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Meet the Maker: Cloister Honey
Made in North Carolina

Made in NC: Cloister Honey

Cloister Honey won first place in the Food & Drink category of Our State’s Made in NC Awards. The company's flavored spreads, from salted honey to Arbol pepper-infused honey, separate them from the hive.

by Rosalie Catanoso
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Arts & Culture

Bee Charmer Hits Asheville’s Sweet Spot

A store in Asheville sells honey from around the world. But it’s an unabashed love for all things bee that makes it a destination.

by Susan Stafford Kelly
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Features

Exploring North Carolina’s Honey Varieties

Not all honeys are created equal. In North Carolina, some bees stick to a single kind of flower, shrub, or tree, with surprising (and delicious) results.

by Eleanor Spicer Rice
Features

Bees Go to Town as Popularity of Urban Beekeeping Grows

There's buzz in Durham at Bee Downtown, a nonprofit that seeks to increase public awareness of the importance of honeybees through urban beekeeping.

by Katie Quine
April 2010

The Mystery of Blue Honey

Some North Carolina beekeepers have strong opinions on what makes nature’s nectar turn such a startling shade.

by Allison Perkins

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