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Page 1: Season’s Greetings! - Champlain Valley Honey€¦ · Season’s Greetings! We are happy to report that 2018 has been a good year for . our bees. We came through the winter with
Page 2: Season’s Greetings! - Champlain Valley Honey€¦ · Season’s Greetings! We are happy to report that 2018 has been a good year for . our bees. We came through the winter with

Season’s Greetings!

We are happy to report that 2018 has been a good year for our bees. We came through the winter with 15-percent losses, which in this day and age, is quite reasonable. Our bee popu-lation built up quickly in the spring and was able to take full advantage of the honey flow. A short drought gave us pause but it also gave the birdsfoot trefoil, a legume similar to clover and alfalfa, a chance to grow quickly, ahead of the grasses. When some rain finally did come, it produced a wonderful late sum-mer honey flow in much of the Champlain Valley.

We had good success raising bees and were able to get our num-bers back up to 1,000 colonies. I owe much of this year’s success to the hard work of my crew. Levi, Sawyer, and I work with the bees while Cee and Deb kept the shop going and the orders flowing. Sawyer will be moving on soon and will be missed. He is a hard, strong worker who took to the bees with ease and gives us great faith in our next generation of workers. And, I want to give honorable mention to my daughter (working part time), my father, and my wife who all have pitched in whenever called upon.

Going into winter our bees are healthy and their honey stores are heavy. With Mother Nature’s good graces they will greet us next March with that beautiful “BUZZ” that lets us know that they are still here and the work has just begun.

Wishing you all the very best,

Charles Mraz

www.champlainvalleyhoney.com • 800.841.7334

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A. HONEY CRUNCHOur raw honey paired with locally made honey nut granola.• 8 oz. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• 8 oz. bag Honey Nut Granola by Coop to

KitchenItem 164 • $33.75

B. LITTLE BIT OF HONEY The perfect samplings of our raw and liquid honey.• 8 oz. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• 8 oz. jar Liquid HoneyItem 104 • $32.25

C. BEST OF VERMONTThese delicious Vermont products are a perennial favorite.• 1 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• 1 lb. jar Liquid Honey• 1 lb. Sharp Cheddar Cheese by Sugarbush Farm• ½ pint Pure Vermont Amber Rich Maple Syrup

by Breadloaf View FarmItem 1 • $66.25

Best of Vermont is our number 1 best seller for

corporate gifts!

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A. MIX AND MATCHSelect your combinations of our honey.

The Two-PackItem 5A • Two 1 lb. jars Raw Naturally

Crystallized Honey • $39.75Item 5B • Two 1 lb. jars Liquid Honey

• $39.75Item 5C • Two jars (one of each) • $39.75

The Four-PackItem 4A • Four 1 lb. jars Raw Naturally

Crystallized Honey • $61.25Item 4B • Four 1 lb. jars Liquid Honey

• $61.25Item 4C • Four jars (two of each)

• $61.25

B. BEE AND TREETwo of Vermont’s favorite sweeteners.• Two 1 lb. jars Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey • Two ½ pints Pure Vermont Amber Rich Maple Syrup by Breadloaf View Farm Item 3 • $64.25

C. LITTLE BEE AND TREEPerfect for pancakes.• 1 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey • ½ pint Pure Vermont Amber Rich Maple Syrup by Breadloaf View Farm Item 3B • $41.00

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A honey bee’s buzz is caused by the wings stroking

11,400 times per minute.

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D. MORNING TIMEA traditional start to the morning.• 1 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized

Honey • 3.5 oz. Irish Breakfast loose tea by

Vermont Tea and TradingItem 179 • $35.25

E. EVENING TIMESit, sip and read.• 1 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized

Honey • 3.5 oz. Hibiscus herbal loose tea by

Vermont Tea and TradingItem 183 • $36.25

F. BEE AND BATHTreat friends and family to the great health benefits of the beehive.• 1 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized

Honey• 1 lb. jar Liquid Honey• Honey Oatmeal Soap by Orange Cat• 4 oz. Lavender Body Cream by

Elmore Mountain Farm• Original Bee Balm Tin by Vermont

Bee BalmItem 13 • $62.75

Try this delicious treat

for a fun Saturday get together.

A slice of apple, cheese

and a drizzle of honey!

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Honey Simple SyrupIngredientsHoney and hot water

DirectionsHeat 2 parts honey to 1 part hot water in a saucepan over medium-low heat until the mixture reaches a simmer. Remove from heat and cool. Store at room temperature or refrigerate as desired. Lasts 4 weeks in the refrigerator.

TipWhile the mixture is simmering, infuse the syrup with herbs, spices, citrus peels or other aromatics. (Rosemary, grapefruit peel, peppercorn, pomegranate seeds and vanilla bean are just some of the possibili-ties.) Cool and strain the infused syrups before using.

– National Honey Board

A. BASKET OF BLISSOur deluxe gift basket filled with our favorite things.

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• 12 oz. bear filled with liquid honey• 3 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• Champlain Valley Apiaries Custom Mug by

Deneen Pottery• One pair 12” Beeswax Tapers by Jack be Nimble• 3.5 oz Winter Spice Chai loose tea by

Vermont Tea and Trading• 1 lb. Sharp Cheddar Cheese by

Sugarbush Farm

• 16.9 oz. Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup (non-alcoholic) by Breadloaf View Farm

• 1 lb. jar All Natural Peanut Butter by Teddie• Cookbook by Vermont Beekeeper’s

Association• Shopper Basket by Peterboro Basket

CompanyItem 100 • $180.75

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You can find the Mexican Hot

Chocolate Honey Mocha (pictured here) and many other recipes to

incorporate honey into your life at www.honey.com

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B. BEESWAX TAPERSLight up your life with candles made by Jack Be Nimble.6 pairs of 12” Beeswax TapersItem 10 • $54.50

C. CHAMPLAIN VALLEY APIARIES MUG

Our custom stoneware mug by Deneen Pottery.Item 113 • $35.75

All prices include shipping within the continental USA

D. BEE & BARRELOur creamy raw honey paired with smooth and buttery Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup (non-alcoholic) to put on fruit, pancakes, toast and more!• 21/4 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• 16.9 oz. Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup

(non-alcoholic) by Breadloaf View FarmItem 166 • $64.50

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C. CHEESE AND HONEY SAMPLERThe perfect pairing.• 1 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• 1 lb. jar Liquid Honey• 8 oz. 1 year Aged Cheddar by Grafton

Village Cheese• 8 oz. Maple Smoked Cheddar by Grafton

Village CheeseItem 2 • $66.25

A. MILK AND HONEY The ultimate snack.• 1 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• 1 lb. Sharp Cheddar Cheese by

Sugarbush FarmItem 5 • $43.00

B. PB & BEE The perfect snack for anytime!• 2 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• 1 lb. jar All Natural Peanut Butter by TeddieItem 28 • $43.25

The honey bee is the only insect that produces food eaten by man. Honey is the only food that includes all the substances

necessary to sustain life, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and water; and it’s the only food that contains “pinocembrin”, an antioxidant associated with improved brain functioning.

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All prices include shipping within the continental USA

D. MAPLE COUNTRYPure Vermont Amber Rich Maple Syrup by Breadloaf View Farm.Item 8A • 1 Quart • $39.00Item 8B • Half Gallon • $59.75

E. LITTLE BEE AND BATHA mini spa.• 1 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• Honey Oatmeal Soap by Orange Cat• 4 oz. jar Lavender Body Cream by

Elmore Mountain FarmItem 181 • $44.75

Honey starts as flower nectar collected by bees, which gets broken down into simple sugars stored inside the honeycomb. The design of the honeycomb and constant fanning of the bees’ wings causes

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F. LITTLE BASKET OF BLISSMore of our favorite things. • 21/4 lbs. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• 1/2 pint Pure Vermont Amber Rich Maple Syrup by

Breadloaf View Farm • 3.5 oz Hibiscus Herbal loose tea by Vermont Tea

and Trading• Cooking with Honey cookbook by Joanne Barrett• 8 oz. Maple Smoked Cheddar by Grafton Village

Cheese• French Bread Basket by Peterboro Basket CompanyItem 180 • $94.50

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OUR SWEETEST SELECTIONBuy your favorite honey in the perfect size for gift-giving, cooking or spa recipes:

21/4 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey Item 188AF • $35.0021/4 lb. jar Liquid Honey Item 188BF • $35.00

2 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey Item 160AF • $33.252 lb. jar Liquid Honey Item 160BF • $33.25

3 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey Item 162AF • $40.25

21/2 lb. pail Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey Item 161AF • $35.5021/2 lb. pail Liquid Honey Item 161BF • $35.50

5 lb. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey Item 163AF • $55.005 lb. jar Liquid Honey Item 163BF • $55.00

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B. RELAX & BEE …Says it all.• 8 oz. jar Raw Naturally Crystallized Honey• Champlain Valley Apiaries Custom Mug by

Deneen PotteryItem 182 • $45.75

A. PB & BEARFor Papabear, mamabear & cubs.• 24 oz. bear filled with liquid honey• 1 lb. jar All Natural Peanut Butter by

TeddieItem 29 • $38.00

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BUZZ ON IN TO OUR HONEY SHOPto purchase products from the beehive as well as teas and coffees, maple syrup, mugs and more! We also offer tours

and intern programs.

Located at 504 Washington Street Ext., Middlebury, VT. 802-388-7724 • [email protected]

WE WELCOME FOOD PRODUCERS AND STORE OWNERS!

If you would like join the many producers that use our honey or if you would like to carry our products in your store feel free to contact

us for samples and a wholesale price list.

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