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schizoidyun Jun 18, 2012 10:34 AM

Best local raw honey

Apologies if this has been covered (didn't find any threads), but I'm looking for any recommendations on the best locally-produced, raw honey available. Google brings up a few vendors (Ames Farm, Bare Honey, Beez Kneez), but any recommendations/suggestions are appreciated!

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    bkmnus Nov 13, 2012 03:21 PM

    Beez Kneez will be at the Kingfield Holiday market on Sunday. I expect that Havliceks will have some of their honey too, as well as some delicious apples.

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      eastsidegirl Jun 20, 2012 10:36 AM

      I buy one at Mississippi Market that comes in Mason jars and is from Dennison, MN. I don't remember the name. Wonderful and a bit less expensive than Ames Farm.

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        dsg Jun 18, 2012 02:47 PM

        There is one from Sogn Valley that I get at Whole Foods (and see at the co-ops). It's really tasty! It comes in a big mason-type jar and it never lasts long in our house.

        1. splatgirl Jun 18, 2012 02:43 PM

          For actual branded honey, I'm partial to Ames Farm because they're hyper local to me, it's sold at my co-op and I know them to be thoughtful land stewards. It's what I buy when I run out of what I get from beekeeping friends and friends of friends. It's nice that they offer single source varieties, too.
          I got some from a producer someplace up near Anoka at the farmers market last summer--"hot honey" with chili peppers in it which is awesome on cornbread.
          I'm really not picky, but the closer to me the better. Anything from anyone local.

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