Highland Farm Honey Ltd.

The #bees are looking great so far this spring and we see pollen already as the willows start to leaf out. One of the lessons we learn over and over in #beekeeping is that nature decides the timing, not us, and we need to work with the #hives when the weather and their life cycle tell us to... even if it’s a busy Wednesday. This makes us more attentive to what’s happening and less worried about the calendar and what should happen. #connectwithnature #toeverythingthereisaseason #nospringskipsitsturn #honey #albertabeekeeper #albertabeekeeping #albertafoothills #okotoks #okotoksbusiness

Oatmeal & Honey Energy Balls These no-bake energy balls are easy to make and are healthier than granola bars or processed snacks. 1 1/4c rolled oats (quick oats, or a mix of quick oats and traditional, are fine)... 2 tbsp chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, or more oats 1/2c natural nut butter 1/3c pure raw #honey 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/2 c add ins... chocolate chips, cacao chips, white chocolate chips, raisins, coconut, dried cranberries, trail mix, chopped dates, dried fruit, etc... try different combos! Place all of the ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine. If the mixture seems too wet, add a few more oats. If it’s too dry, add a bit more nut butter. It should resemble a somewhat sticky dough that holds together when lightly squeezed. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set (this will make the balls easier to roll later on). Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and portion the dough into balls of desired size. (I use a cookie scoop to make mine approximately 1 inch in diameter). Enjoy! #bakingwithhoney #bakingwithkids #honeyrecipes #albertabeekeeping #albertabeekeeper #okotoksbusiness #okotoksmoms

#upthecreek We are spending some much needed time outside today, and are taking orders for next Saturday’s #honey deliveries in #highriveralberta #cochranealberta #okotoks #airdrie and #calgary - to order pure #rawhoney from the #albertafoothills delivered to your door, please go to www.highlandfarmhoney.com #spring #puddlewonderful #rubberboots @kamikofficial #beekeeping #albertabeekeeper #explorefoothills #okotoksbusiness

Order your bread Thursday, then pick up Saturday am.

Happy #familyday friends! It’s also our Duncan’s fourth birthday, so all the more reason to stop for a moment and enjoy the day. We are a small #familyownedbusiness and we are grateful for your support today and always. To all of the other #albertafamilies trying to build something - making dinner while doing invoicing, doing deliveries after bedtime so you’re home for stories, and keeping kids busy in the workshop or store - we salute you. #honey #smallbusiness #okotoksbusiness #okotokssmallbusiness #albertasmallbusiness #beekeepersofinstagram #preschoolersofinstagram #rawhoney #localhoney

There is a good food renaissance happening in these #coollittletowns

Easily my favourite thing on the menu.

Day 15 of #afewofourfavouritethings - The @bluerockgallery in Black Diamond is a carefully curated and wonderfully eclectic art gallery and store. The new owners have broadened their scope to include a wide range of affordable and unique jewellery, pottery, and accessories, alongside a stunning art collection featuring #albertaartists and craftsmen. The Bluerock also carries a great selection of #books including fiction, non-fiction, local history, photography, and #childrensbooks - and #giftwrapping is always free. They offer after hours shopping by appointment these days, and are open 7 days a week until #christmas #shoplocal #shopblackdiamond #shopsmallbusiness #shoplocalyyc #shopokotoks #artgallery #giftideas #honey #beekeeping #albertabeekeeper #albertafoothills #explorefoothills

Day 15 of #afewofourfavouritethings - Black Diamond is home to @rollick.co our local source for cool gear for getting outside. They offer: - Bikes (Cruisers, Mountain Bikes, Fat Bikes, Road Bikes, Kid’s Bikes), Micro Scooters and MJM Wheels E-Bikes - Complete skateboards, longboards, cruisers and Penny boards, and trucks, wheels, grip tape, stickers and parts to customize - Fishing gear including rods, reels, flies and tackle... - Cool locally-designed goods perfect for holiday gifting like t-shirts, mugs, growler holders and handmade knives. We love @rollick.co for their commitment to community and to getting people outside. Check them out! #shoplocal #shopsmall #honey #coollittletowns #okotoks #okotoksbusiness #blackdiamondalberta #bikes #fatbiking #ebikes #skateboardingisfun

Thursday is the night before #deliveryday and that means organizing our #honey orders, figuring out the most efficient delivery route, and tying #ribbon on everything. It’s a fun part of our week, and rum and #eggnog are #makingspiritsbright as we get ready for a busy day tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has ordered from us this year- we will have one more delivery day next Friday, December 18! Please go to www.highlandfarmhoney.com to order! #rawhoney #okotoksbusiness #okotoks #albertafood #albertafoodie #explorefoothills #albertafoothills #albertabeekeeper #albertabeekeeping #calgary #calgarylife #calgaryfood #shoplocalyyc #shoplocalokotoks #shoplocalhighriver #coollittletowns #blackdiamondalberta

Day 14 of #afewofourfavouritethings - @willow_hill_lodge is perched in the #albertafoothills above #longviewalberta with a view that is an Ian Tyson song come to life. This #bedandbreakfast has drawn rave reviews since opening earlier in 2020, and is a gorgeous spot for a small wedding, event, or photo shoot, or as home base for #hikingadventures #walking #photography #snowshoeing #crosscountryskiing and other excursions. Gift certificates are available, and who wouldn’t love to have a little getaway to look forward to #whenthisisover ? Go to www.willowhilllodge.ca and follow them on Instagram to brighten your feed with some truly lovely photographs from the #cowboytrail #honey #albertabeekeeper #albertabeekeeping #travelalberta #explorefoothills #shoplocalyyc #shoplocalokotoks #okotoks #okotoksbusiness #coollittletowns