Tag Archives: honey in religion

Some Ambrosia

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Ron Miksha

Ambrosia. n. nectar; food or drink of the Greek gods which confers longevity Break out the mead – it’s St. Ambrose Day! Ambrose is the patron saint of beekeepers, a task he’s had since the day in 340 when he … Continue reading →

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Sweet New Year!

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Ron Miksha

Shanah Tovah! Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish New Year, is the only holiday I can think of where honey is an integral part of the celebration. Without honey, the New Year just isn’t as sweet. I came across a really … Continue reading →

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John’s Locusts and Honey

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Ron Miksha

Yummy. The on-line feeder blog, The Daily Meal, has a provocative article this month: Beekeeping Out; Locust-Keeping In. The short article extols the virtues of chewy bugs as alternative food sources for desperate folks in Saharan Africa. It does not … Continue reading →

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