The Buzz Newsletter

August 2006

 

 

Page 9

Summer Field Day 2006

While not every varroa infestation will follow a worse case scenario, a beekeeper needs to be aware how quickly the situation can change. This underscores the need for identification and careful monitoring in order to make an informed decision about treatment.

 

David Vander Dussen demonstrates how to perform an alcohol wash during this years field day. Powdered sugar and ether rolls are additional ways that a beekeeper can get a varroa mite count.

 

Honey ‘n’ Fruit Drink

When peaches are in season, this drink will quench your thirst. 1 ripe peach, peeled, pitted and quartered 1/2 c. (125 ml) unsweetened pineapple juice 2 tbsp. (30 ml) honey 1 container (8 oz. or 227 g) plain yogurt

Assemble citrus juicer. Juice oranges into glass measure (about 3/4 cup or 200 ml). Assemble blender. Put orange juice and remaining ingredients into blender container. Cover and process at liquefy until smooth. Serve in glasses filled with crushed ice. 6 servings.

Recipe from cooks.com

Banana Honey Drink

1 banana
1/2 c. milk (skim or whole)
3 tbsp. wheat germ
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. vanilla or strawberry flavoring

Blend in blender until banana has dissolved. Yields 2 servings. Note: This is a quick energy-builder and very nourishing.

Recipe from cooks.com