Late Summer

Sit back, relax and enjoy the summer because autumn is just around the corner! Join me as I take a look inside a beehive and follow the exciting life of a queen bee, the warriors that protect her and the cut throat politics of the colony that can overthrow her. I delve into the miraculous health benefits of honey, how it's made and what it can do for us both inside and out. I share my favourite breakfast granola recipe to be enjoyed outside on warm sunny mornings and I try to hold on to these last moments of summer before the seasons turn once more.Join me over on instagram for additional content @rootedbynaturepodcastGranola recipeIngredients200g of rolled oats 200g of jumbo oats 100ml of melted coconut oil 100ml of warm honey Half a teaspoon of salt Cinnamon to taste100g of chopped nuts (pecans, almonds & hazelnuts)100g of seeds (pumpkin & sunflower)MethodPreheat the oven to 180 degreesWarm the honey and mix with the liquid coconut oil, pour over the rest of the ingredients, coat evenly and spread over a lined baking tray and pop in the oven. Bake gently, turning occasionally until lightly golden. Allow to cool before sealing in an airtight container. I like to serve mine with thick natural yoghurt drizzled with honey.Some helpful time codes in case you'd like to listen to a certain part againWelcome to the beehive  02:40Worker Bees (warrior women)  04:35Male Drones out to get lucky  06:01Her majesty the Queen Bee  07:00The wonders of honey  10:19How is honey made  10:43Local honey  11:55Beeswax candles  13:04Honey's amazing health benefits  14:55Honey for a skincare routine  16:34Honey for our hair  17:23Honey's history  18:06Melissa the honey bee in Greek Myth  18:59Honey vs sugar  21:04How to make herbal honey  22:51How to make an oxymel  23:37How to store honey  24:23Protect our bees and help the beekeepers  25:15My favourite granola recipe  30:06Thank you for my lovely reviews!  33:33Send us Fan Mail