Love A Bee began as a sensory approach to biodiversity.
Through honey, color, taste, beeswax, and story, Love A Bee helps people pay attention to the living systems that sustain us.
A Market Solution to an Ecological Problem
Love A Bee began as a response to a real problem: honey was being treated as a commodity at the same time beekeepers, bees, and pollinator-dependent agriculture were under growing pressure.
By helping you taste the difference between honeys, Love A Bee helped reveal what industrial markets often hide: biodiversity, beekeeper labor, land stewardship, and the true value of American honey.
The Taste of Biodiversity
Honey carries the story of flowers, soil, weather, season, beekeeper labor, and place. Its color, aroma, and taste are evidence of biodiversity.
This is the long-form founder essay. It explains why Love A Bee exists.
A tribute to the mild Southern winter, this box captures the unexpected beauty of blooms that emerge even as the air chills. On the farm in the Midlands, the Camellia is the undisputed queen of this season. This collection features two delicately sculpted, scented beeswax camellias and a large beeswax peony. Paired with natural pinecones and garnet Christmas ornaments, this garden offers lovely, natural scents of pine and magnolia, blending the artistry of beeswax with the calm of a winter landscape.
Includes:
2 Beeswax Camellias (scented)
2 Garnet Christmas Ornaments
1 Large Beeswax Peony (scented)
1 Tiny Red Camellia
2 Pinecones (scented)
1 Pear
Packaging Detail: The candles are carefully nested in a beautiful, reusable pine wooden gift box. Please note these are produced in limited quantities and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
A curated gathering of coastal treasures and winter warmth.
Rooted in the marshes and tides of the South Carolina coast, this collection is designed to bring a sense of peace and place into your home.
This set evokes the feeling of a winter walk along the tide line. It features a curated gathering of hand-poured sculptures: a majestic Whelk shell, a gentle Sparrow, a winter Pinecone, and a trio of Carolina seashells.
Packaging Detail: The candles are carefully nested in a beautiful, reusable pine wooden gift box. Please note these are produced in limited quantities and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Collection Includes:
1 Large Whelk Shell: A symbol of the ocean's endurance.
1 Sparrow: Representing hope and new beginnings.
2 Sculpted Christmas Trees:
3 Carolina Seashells: Nestled like treasures from the tide line.
1 Pinecone: Bringing the warmth of the maritime forest.
The Scent: Fresh Seagrass & Salt Air.
♻️ A Note on Our Vintage Shells: We are committed to protecting our coastlines. The shells in this collection were notharvested for this product. They are vintage treasures sourced from a private family archive spanning decades. We have given these coastal heirlooms a beautiful new life through a detailed restoration process—cleaning, filling, and hand-sealing them to create lasting vessels.
A Note for the Season: In the spirit of hope that defines this collection, we include a card with a message to guide you through the winter months:
"Only in the darkness can you see the stars." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Some things are meant to go together—like warm, melty brie and a drizzle of pure honey. This Baked Honey Brie is the perfect balance of rich, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness.
Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just want a simple, indulgent appetizer, this one comes together in under 20 minutes and always disappears fast.
While any honey will work, we highly recommend using our Smokey Sage Honey—its intriguing notes of purple button sage and delicate herbal undertones play well with the richness of the brie.
Give it a try and let me know what you think!
It’s that time of year when cornbread and chili warm the soul. Add honey and you’ve got something!
Although you can use any honey to recreate this recipe, we highly recommend using our Sweet Clover Honey with it’s hint of cinnamon and freshly sweet flavor. You’ll love it in this recipe!
South Carolina is home to several distinct styles of barbecue characterized by different cuts of meat, types of barbecue sauce and preparation.[1][2] It is particularly well known for the heavy emphasis on pork and the popularity of a mustard-based barbecue sauce in the central part of the state.
Looking for a crowd pleaser for your next family gathering or holiday celebration? Look no further. Sweet potatoes are complimented by zesty spices, citrus, and of course, sweet honey.
Honey isn’t just a sweetener—it’s a sensory experience and a reflection of the land it comes from. Every jar carries the imprint of the flowers bees have visited, the season, and even subtle shifts in the environment. When you take the time to truly taste honey, you begin to recognize the incredible diversity nature creates.
Honey is a true expression of the land, shaped by the flowers bees forage and the environment around them. Much like wine or olive oil, honey reveals layers of complexity when properly tasted—its color, aroma, texture, and even the memories it evokes all contribute to the experience.
Taking the time to fully taste honey allows both beekeepers and consumers to appreciate each varietal’s unique character. Real honey isn’t just sweet; it can be floral, fruity, nutty, herbal, or deeply earthy. Every jar tells a story.
This natural variation is what sets raw honey apart. While lower-cost honeys are often “cut” with syrups, authentic honey reflects biodiversity, seasonality, and subtle environmental shifts.
Curious how to taste honey the right way—and why it matters? The featured article dives into the art of honey sensory analysis and how you can train your palate to truly understand honey.
Honey’s quality is inseparable from the land it comes from. While blended honeys focus on volume and uniformity, real, single-source honey reflects the biodiversity of its environment and the stewardship of the beekeeper. As beekeeper Lee notes, following natural bloom cycles allows bees to produce honey that is distinct, traceable, and harvested at its peak—preserving each varietal’s true character.
At Love A Bee, we champion beekeepers who prioritize sustainability, ethical practices, and the health of pollinators. Their work ensures that honey remains an authentic expression of place and season, rather than just another commodity.
Why should I take the time to taste honey?
Great question! The short answer is: if you want to taste the earth and sky of an area, then taste its honeys! You’ll be rewarded with a true taste of the diversity and goodness that the soil produces.
Bee Pollen is frequently called "the perfect food" as it contains all of the essential amino acids and many vitamins and minerals. Bee Pollen is the food of the young bee and it is approximately 40% protein. It is considered one of nature's most completely nourishing foods. It contains nearly all the nutrients required by humans. About half of its protein is in the form of free amino acids that are ready to be used directly by the body. Such highly assailable protein can contribute significantly to one's protein needs.
When I’m at farmer’s markets selling Love A Bee honey, I often get questions like this:
Customer: Is this local honey? It has to be from around here – I need local pollens because they help with my allergies.
Me: Firstly, I’m glad to hear that honey is helping with your allergies! Raw honey is a wonderful food but if you’re wondering how it helps, there’s no scientific evidence that says that eating local honey will reduce your allergies. Any benefit you’re getting is almost certainly the placebo effect — but if you’re getting a benefit, that’s all good! As for local honey, go ahead — try our raw Bodega Bay honey here – It’s delicious!
For a more detailed answer, try this article from Popular Science: https://www.popsci.com/local-honey-allergies.
Wait, the Superbowl of bees? Bees don’t play football? You’re right! But while you wont see a hive of bees in a pre-game huddle, you will see them preparing for their own big game, California’s almond pollination!
Have you ever wondered how bees know what flowers to visit? In short, the answer is light.
Did you know that bee pollen contains almost all of the nutrients required by the human body to thrive? That’s why the German Federal Board of Health has officially recognized it as a medicine. Explore all the holistic benefits that bee pollen can deliver.
An excerpt from John Muir, who’s considered one of the country’s most influential naturalist’s. Embrace his poetic take on California, and the honey it produces.
It’s no secret that the bee population is dwindling. But why are they declining? Why should we care? And how can we help?
A concern for high sugar levels doesn’t have to mean just cutting out sugar cold turkey. A more practical and beneficial option is to swap out refined sugars with natural sweeteners, such as honey.
What’s the future of bees? As mid-western land use shifts, it’s necessary that we consider the implications for our honey making friends, the bees.
When South Carolina bees are suddenly dropping like flies, beekeepers are scrambling to understand this sudden phenomena. The answer? Pesticide poisoning.
New research published today has identified the most serious future threats to, but also opportunities for pollinating species, which provide essential agricultural and ecological services across the globe.
Learn the tips that novice beekeepers need to know, to maintain thriving hives in the comfort of their own backyard.
This collection is curated to create a stunning, sophisticated centerpiece, embodying the simple-yet-luxurious holiday aesthetic of the Western South Carolina Upstate.
The Scene/Theme: Refined & Natural. The setting evokes the elegance of an historic Edgefield County mantelpiece, featuring the candles alongside magnolia leaves, smilax, and polished silver.
Candle Content (7 Pieces):
2 Tall Tapers (Deep Burgundy/Claret)
1 Sparrow Candle
1 Christmas Ball
1 Geometric Pear
1 Geometric Apple
2 Fig Candles (Deep Plum)
Wax Blend: Premium blend of Pure Beeswax and American-made Organic Soy Wax. Box Dimensions: 14×4×4 inches.
Packaging Detail: The candles are carefully nested in a beautiful, reusable pine wooden gift box. Please note these are produced in limited quantities and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.