Awn’s Stories

Why Ireland? – Archived
I’ve been dreaming of Ireland lately, not sure what it is. The cooler temps, all this wind, a craving to get on a plane and travel? One of the most...
Why Ireland? – Archived
I’ve been dreaming of Ireland lately, not sure what it is. The cooler temps, all this wind, a craving to get on a plane and travel? One of the most...

Tomato and Honey Salad
This is one of my favourite ways to showcase my backyard honey to students in workshops. It’s a great recipe for the bounty of tomatoes that you may have ripening...
Tomato and Honey Salad
This is one of my favourite ways to showcase my backyard honey to students in workshops. It’s a great recipe for the bounty of tomatoes that you may have ripening...

Awn Kitchen’s Urban Honey Bees
Three summers ago I decided I wanted to get honey bees. It’s not quite as simple as just making the decision to get bees in the city of Edmonton, there...
Awn Kitchen’s Urban Honey Bees
Three summers ago I decided I wanted to get honey bees. It’s not quite as simple as just making the decision to get bees in the city of Edmonton, there...

Ballymaloe Brown Yeast Bread
This is a very traditional Irish bread. It would be seen on most menus along with a soda bread of some sort. It’s dense, rich in flavour, and so good...
Ballymaloe Brown Yeast Bread
This is a very traditional Irish bread. It would be seen on most menus along with a soda bread of some sort. It’s dense, rich in flavour, and so good...

Homemade BBQ Sauce
This recipe is inspired by Ina Garten, I have adjusted the quantities slightly, removed a few ingredients and use a combination of maple syrup and honey instead of straight honey....
Homemade BBQ Sauce
This recipe is inspired by Ina Garten, I have adjusted the quantities slightly, removed a few ingredients and use a combination of maple syrup and honey instead of straight honey....

Catching a Bee Swarm
If you read my last update on the bees you know our over-wintered hive attempted to swarm, but we split the hive to stop them – with success, thankfully. July...
Catching a Bee Swarm
If you read my last update on the bees you know our over-wintered hive attempted to swarm, but we split the hive to stop them – with success, thankfully. July...