Local Honey in Pittsburgh?

[doudou]

I was wondering if anyone can point me to a local honey supplier? I've visited local farmer's market in the past, no luck.

Thanks

[Rick]

Wanted to stir up a new thread and see if anyone has any new recs? I'm looking for small quantities (1-2 pounds at a time) of raw honey. Whole Foods has their store brand for $8/lb along with a few other brands.

[addiegirl]

Just wanted to add that there is definitely a guy selling local honey at the farmer's market in East Liberty on Mondays. Unfortunately, I can't remember his name, but he has a good variety and the honey is great.

[skoledin]

How much are you looking for? Are you just looking for a jar or two, or thinking something more like 20lbs+?

There are quite a few bee-keepers around, I've never found it hard to find honey, although it's more scarce in winter/early-spring. I doubt there's any fresh spring honey yet, it'll be a little bit longer for that, but folks should still have a little left from last summer/fall.

I've always found at least one bee keeper at the Monday East Liberty market, I'm surprised you haven't run into anyone.

Perhaps someone from Burgh Bees (http://www.burghbees.com/) can point you to something closer to your specific location.

Another possibility for smallish quantities would be the East End Food Co-op, but I can't say for sure what they carry. You can always just call them up and ask.

[MrKotter]

Sunstream Apiaries, Mars PA 724-772-0985. I have a local wildflower honey from them right now, and it is really nice

[doudou]

Great tips,

Thanks!

[CrazyOne]

Maple Valley Farms is a local honey supplier. Some stores carry it (Soergel Orchard in Wexford, for example). Not sure where they're located or if you can buy direct.

[mcsheridan]

This may start you off...
http://www.countrybarnfarm.com/produc...

[doudou]

Thanks, they were my second option since their honey is out of stock. Someone mentioned a guy in Polish Hill selling honey, but I just can't get in touch with him.