A fascination with bees sparked decades ago turned into keeping a few hives… then a few more. Andy Joseph, Catherine Rihm and their son live in the Beaverdale neighborhood of Des Moines and currently care for about 200 hives. While the bees are located in and around Polk County including Madison, Warren and Dallas Counties, they run their small business out of their home.
MeadowBlazing Star honey is 100% raw wildflower honey, a blend of honey their bees produce as they forage on the various blooms available throughout the seasons of the year. Their honey is harvested in the fall each year and is coarse-filtered; it is as straight-from-the-hive as possible! They proudly offer products that are made with what they harvest from their own hives: pure raw unfiltered honey, unflavored creamed honey, handmade beeswax candles and other beeswax items, and propolis.
- be a great source of antioxidants due to its phytonutrients
- improve the immune system
- have antibacterial and antifungal properties that help heal wounds and burns naturally
- possibly benefit the cardiovascular system and heart-health by reducing levels of triglycerides in the blood, reducing LDL and total cholesterol levels as well as increasing HDL (good) cholesterol levels, and by being high in antioxidant compounds associated with lowering blood pressure
- be good for the digestive system
- be a safe and natural cough suppressant and sore throat soother
- help with low energy and sleep issues
- help with seasonal pollen allergies
- help with healthy weight management
- be a natural energy source
- have anti-cancer benefits
Give MeadowBlazing Star honey a try! You can find them in the Des Moines area at the Beaverdale Farmers Market from June-September. Or visit one of these Iowa businesses that carry a selection of their products:
- Beaverdale Books (Beaverdale)
- Buzzed Bee Meadery (Melbourne)
- Capital City Fruit (Norwalk)
- DogPatch Urban Gardens (Beaverdale)
- Iowa Food Cooperative (Des Moines)
- Sipma Farms (Mitchellville)
- Wills Family Orchard (Adel)
