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Sarah Wyndham Lewis, The Hidden Complexity of Honey

Sarah Wyndham Lewis, The Hidden Complexity of Honey

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Discover the fascinating world of honey, bees, and pollinators with honey sommelier and advocate Sarah Wyndham Lewis. From the art of tasting honey to the importance of sustainable beekeeping, this episode dives deep into what makes honey truly special and how we can support bee populations globally.Main Topics:The role and perception of honey in today’s food industryThe complexity of honey and the importance of terroirChallenges facing bees and sustainable beekeeping practicesThe science and social significance of honeybee behaviourFuture prospects for honey and pollinator conservationIn this episode:Sarah shares her journey from honey sommelier to advocate for bees and sustainable practicesThe difference between honey types based on floral source, terroir, and processingHow to identify authentic honey and avoid adulterationThe critical role of honeybees in ecosystems and agricultureInsights into urban and global beekeeping trendsThe importance of planting for pollinators and supporting local honey producersUpcoming book: The Essential Book of Pollinators, out next spring via PenguinPractical tips on honey tasting, storage, and culinary usesTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Sarah and her expertise in honey02:23 - The evolving role of honey and a honey sommelier’s background04:12 - Honey as a complex product, more than just sweet; terroir and floral sources06:55 - The politics and ecology of honeybees, threats from monoculture agriculture09:20 - Honey’s medical and historical uses across cultures12:10 - How Sarah and her husband Dale started Bermondsey Street Bees14:10 - The journey of turning bees into a sustainable livelihood and local trade16:05 - The misconceptions about adulterated honey and its value18:10 - How to choose and taste honey based on flavour complexity and purpose20:00 - Storage tips: glass, dark, room temperature, and avoiding microwaves22:20 - The importance of local, ethical honey production and supporting small producers24:00 - Surprising honey flavours from Nigeria and Africa – an exploration of wild honey26:00 - The effects of urban beekeeping and landscape diversity on honey quality28:45 - Beekeeper life: hive management, bee behaviour, and hive architecture32:00 - The fascinating behaviours of hive members and queen bee control37:00 - Future of the honey industry and the impact of global policies and fraud protection41:00 - Supporting pollinators through planting and sustainable practices45:00 - Sarah's upcoming books and her shift from sommelier to pollinator advocate48:00 - The importance of educating new generations of beekeepers and consumers50:00 - Simple actions to support bees: providing water, planting pollinator-friendly gardens51:00 - Final thoughts on bee conservation and Sarah’s charity work with Bees Abroad. Resources & Links:Buy Sarah Wyndham Lewis's Books (including The Wild Bee Handbook, Planting for Honeybees, and upcoming The Essential Book of Pollinators)Bees Abroad – Charity supporting sustainable beekeeping projects globallyGreat Taste Awards – Celebrating excellence in food productsBermondsey Street Bees – Sarah and Dale’s honey business and urban beekeeping initiative.Connect with Sarah Wyndham LewisInstagramThank you for listening to this episode on the sweet science of honey. Support your local bees, buy real, local honey and enjoy better taste and health!
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