Patchfest - Great Day Despite The Rain

Had the stall at Patchfest today (11 July 2009), which was good despite the steady rain all day.

The Patch, also known as William Clarke Park, is a place I didn't know existed, even though it is just 5 minutes walk from our house. And we've lived in Brighton for 11 years.

A really nice atmostphere, excellent music, reasonably priced food and drinks + good entertainment for the kids (who had really great fun at the end play fighting on the bales of straw).

There were also some really amazing kids bands on the main stage - very talented.

And we had a good day selling honey. There was a lot of interest in the raw and organic honey - especially the honeycomb. Seems like an area where people have a real interest in buying totally natural food.

Jenny, a customer, who has become a good friend came down for the day and helped out.

Honeycomb In A Jar

You can buy the honeycomb in a jar here.

We'll also be selling our new honeycomb (wikipedia def) in a jar at Patchfest, just got a delivery in.

This is a fairly unique kind of honeycomb as far as I can tell. The beekeeper Antonio, whose hives are in the mountains north of Madrid, puts the jars in the hive with a little honey in the bottom. The bees then make the honeycomb in the jars. Then when the comb is sealed Antonio the beekeeper removes the jars from the hive.

Most comb honey is not good. The comb is cut and then pasteurised honey (usually from a different source) is poured over it. The reason for this is that raw honey naturally sets, and when it sets the honeycomb is hidden from view. Apparently this isn't appealing to consumers who would prefer runny honey in the comb.

We have a few jars of this honey for sale. I'm afraid it is really expensive. Antonio doesn't produce much of this honeycomb in a jar. However, the quality is exceptional. If you buy one then you should eat the whole thing, wax included. The honeycomb will contain some propolis and all the live enzymes that you get in raw honey.

This honeycomb (also known as comb honey) is certified organic. You can buy it here. When you come to enter delivery costs on the order page select the option for £4 delivery, even if you order two jars.

If you want to find out more about us then go to www.pyreneeshoney.com/organic. You can also see references from satisfied customers there.