Tuesday, March 31, 2009

A Honey of a Trip!



Local honey is the feature of the Local Farms - Local Foods roadtrip. Honey seemed to be everywhere when we stopped ..... maybe it's just a popular item for travelers. Our first picture features 2 local honeys that we found on Route 52 at Walker Mountain Lookout on the border of Wythe & Bland Counties in Virginia. Cove Springs Pure Honey comes from a local beekeeper in the valley stretching out below Walker Mountain in the Wytheville area. The proprietor of the Big Walker Mountain General Store said that the sourwood honey comes from beehives brought up on the mountain to collect from the sourwood trees. The hives are then moved back off the mountain.
The next picture of local honey comes from West Virginia. This beautiful display is on I-77 in Beckley, WV at Tamarack - The Best of West Virginia. Tamarack is a showcase for the display and sale of the products of West Virginia's artisans, specialty food producers, and craftpersons. If you're interested in supporting local products in West Virginia, this is a fantastic stop on your journey on I-77.

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