A "Bee" Bit of Sweetness (DRAKE HALL)

Did you know there are over 350 backyard beekeepers, numerous foraging microclimates, and diverse flavor profiles in Northern Colorado? That one bee produces about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime? That "terroir", just like wine, impacts flavor? 

 In this class, you will: 

• Outline the local annual honeybee management cycle - what do they do all year? 
• Identify various flavor categories and profiles - yum! 
• Taste local honey and learn tips to use honey as a garnish and dish enhancer - more yum! 
• Receive tips for helping pollinators throughout our short growing season - everyone can help! 

Tuition includes samples of honey, sustainable tasting utensils, and a UC Davis honey wheel.   

Lisa Boesen is the former President of the Northern Colorado Beekeepers Association and has been beekeeping for over eight years. She coordinates the annual Honey and Bee Product judging for the Larimer County Fair and enjoys expanding her knowledge base about all aspects of pollinator safety. As a plant-based chef and educator, she tests honeys as garnishes and tools to not only add sweetness but also various earthy and plant profiles to complement dishes.

Notes

• A current OLLI membership is required to register for all courses and lectures.
• If you do not have a Fall 25 membership, one will be added to your cart at checkout.
• OLLI membership fees and course tuition are critical to the Institute's sustainability and are non-refundable.

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