Westside Bee Boyz, LLC

08/01/2024

On August 14th of this year, we will celebrate 10 years in the Bee Box. To celebrate the accomplishment we will be vending at the Democratic National Convention at McCormick Place from August 19th-22nd. This is going to be an historic event and we are fortunate enough to be able to stand in a part of the spotlight talking about Bees and Honey! We did not do this alone, and appreciate all the mentoring, volunteers and countless people who have bought my Honey or other products, without you I would not have been able to sustain this journey.
Another announcement, we are now in a 5 year partnership with Chistem and NEIU, teaching Teachers about Beekeeping and sustainable practices. Damn it feels good to be a Beekeeper!

11/20/2023

Thanks for a GREAT evening!

By Lost Species Day

03/22/2023

A cupcake recipe worth buzzin about!!🐝🍯

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03/10/2023

Thank the honeybees for good luck!! 🐝🍀
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03/02/2023

Spring is right around the corner! Think about planting flowers to help save the bees this year! 🌸🐝

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02/22/2023

Did you know our raw urban honey can be a great pre-workout snack? Well now ya do! 💪🐝

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02/22/2023

Looking for a quick and easy sweet treat? We got you! 🐝🍯

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02/14/2023

Test your honey knowledge!

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02/09/2023

Maximize the flavor and nutrients of this dish with Westside Bee Boyz’ Clover Honey!🍯🥣
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01/31/2023

If you like Panda Express Honey Walnut Shrimp, you’ll LOVE this recipe with Westside Bee Boyz Clover Honey! 🍤🍯
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01/26/2023

Looking for a simple and tasty dinner recipe? We got you! 🍯😋

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01/18/2023

Do you know how fast Honey Bee wings flutter?! Swipe right to find out! 🐝🍯

01/05/2023

This sauce made with our Orange Blossom Honey is perfect for dipping dumplings, potstickers, and more!

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01/03/2023

It’s easy to get sick during cold winter months! All of our raw urban honeys are full of nutrients to help you stay safe and healthy! 🐝🍯 Checkout our page for more recipes and info on how to use honey to stay healthy!

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01/01/2023

Happy New Year!
Eat some honey!

'Happy New Year'
A Person Fed Honey On New Year's Day Stays Sweet All Year. - German Custom
Image: "Honey Hour Glass"

Happy New Year! -from: Historical Honeybee Articles - Beekeeping History

If you would remain sweet throughout the year eat honey on New Year's day. This prescription was given at the eighteenth annual meeting of the Chicago Northwestern Beekeepers Association during a discussions to the best means of producing a demand for honey. It was pointed out that in Germany honey was found on every table and was used far more extensively than in America. On New Year's day, it is said, every person in Germany eats honey in order that that his disposition might remain sweet during the whole year. -The Washington Post, December 24, 1914 Washington, District Of Columbia

This is probably a Judaism tradition from central Europe which includes Germany. Before supper, a sweet apple with new honey is always eaten by the family , in anticipation of a "sweet new year ." Other parts of Europe, honey is eaten New Years Eve or New Years Day to bring good luck in the new year, or sometimes translated as bringing a sweet new year, or other similar interpretation.

Romans would celebrate January 1st by offering sacrifices to Janus in the hope of gaining good fortune for the New Year, decorating their homes with laurel branches and attending raucous parties. This day was seen as setting the stage for the next twelve months, and it was common for friends and neighbours to make a positive start to the year by exchanging well wishes and gifts of figs and honey with one another.

12/30/2022

Always something new on the planet to discover

Fascinating!

12/29/2022

How are you planning to celebrate the new year!? Add some honey to your celebration to manifest wealth and good fortune! 🎉🍯

12/27/2022

Happy holidays! Still looking for an appetizer to serve for your New Years’ party!? Try this feta dip! 🎉🍯

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12/26/2022

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's to all!

12/22/2022

I’ve been Greek my whole life and just now learned that melomakarona are technically Christmas cookies?? Personally I think they’re delicious anytime of year.. especially with Westside Bee Boyz Orange Blossom Honey! 🇬🇷🍯

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12/20/2022

Happy Hanukah! This homemade applesauce made with Westside Bee Boyz Star Thistle honey is delicious with any latke recipe! 🕎🍯

12/07/2022

Did you know that Buckwheat Honey is known to boost immunity and susceptibility to the flu and common cold? It’s bold molasses like flavor is also delicious in these salted honey caramels! 😋🍯

11/28/2022

Still got Thanksgiving leftovers in the fridge? Try this simple and delicious 3 step recipe! Made best with Westside Bee Boyz’ Wildflower Honey! 🍯🦃

11/23/2022

This Thanksgiving, I am thankful to be a part of the West Side Bee Boyz team! What are you thankful for this thanksgiving!? 🤔🍯🐝

11/21/2022

Looking for a simple, festive appetizer to share for Thanksgiving? Try this recipe with our light and sweet Linden honey! 🍂🍯

11/17/2022

Ever wonder where Chicago’s pollinators disappear to when the weather gets cold? 🥶🐝Swipe right to find out!

11/14/2022

Starting this month, Westside Bee Boyz will be highlighting an amazing woman from a local business as Queen of the Month!
I’m excited to share that the very first queen we are highlighting is Margarita with Rose&Lather Co.! 👏💐🫧

Margarita is the co-owner of Rose&Lather Co, a mother- daughter owned soap company using only natural, ethically sourced ingredients. Giving back is very important to them, and they donate a portion of all our proceeds to local charities! Their snowmen bath-bombs are also absolutely adorable (just sayin)! Checkout http://www.roseandlather.com/ to learn more!

11/09/2022

Happy Wednesday! Please enjoy these photos of this brave little mason bee coming out of it’s cocoon! ☺️💛🐝