Berryville Bee & Homestead Supply

10/20/2026

Saturday! Great food, raffles, and auctions for a great cause!

We would love for you to join us!

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

🍯 HONEY 101 FRIDAY — WEEK 2 🐝

Why Does Honey Crystallize?

Have you ever opened your pantry and noticed your honey has become thick, cloudy, or even completely solid?
Don't throw it away! Crystallization is a completely natural process—and it does NOT mean your honey has gone bad. 🍯

Honey is made up primarily of natural sugars, including glucose and fructose. Over time, some of the glucose can separate from the liquid and form tiny crystals. As those crystals grow, the honey becomes thicker and eventually may turn solid.

A few things to know:

🍯 Crystallized honey is still perfectly good honey. The texture has changed, but that doesn't mean it has spoiled.

🐝 It doesn't mean sugar was added. Crystallization happens naturally because of the sugars already present in honey.

🌼 Some honeys crystallize faster than others. The nectar source—and therefore the natural balance of glucose and fructose—can make a big difference.

🌡️ Temperature matters. Cooler storage temperatures can encourage crystallization, which is one reason we recommend keeping honey at room temperature rather than in the refrigerator.

✨ Raw honey can crystallize. Naturally occurring particles such as pollen can provide places for crystals to begin forming.

And here's the important part:
Crystallization is a change in texture—not a sign of bad honey.
Prefer your honey liquid? Next week on Honey 101 Friday, we'll show you how to gently liquefy crystallized honey without overheating it. 🍯
Real honey does real honey things. 🐝

10/16/2026

Two new samples on the tasting table: Creamy Honey: Tart Cherry and Pumpkin Pie! They are soooooo good!

10/16/2026

Happy to carry these products in our store!

10/16/2026

This book is in our store!!❤️❤️

10/15/2026

Hand Turned Stoneware Pottery

10/15/2026

The beautiful Hand Turned Stoneware Pottery from Martinez Pottery is back in stock!

10/14/2026

Dr. Ozturk and his Honey study! Honey is amazing - good and good for us!

From ancient civilizations to modern medicine, honey has been valued for its remarkable healing properties. This talk explores the science behind honey's ben...

10/14/2026

We've been looking for Texas Pecans and Pecan products to carry in our store. Stay tuned; we will be offering some great pecan products soon!