During the months of July and August, our venture into the world of bees will explore what is
often described as an engineering marvel…The Honeycomb. To better understand the
importance of the honeycomb, we’ll answer several basic questions:
- Why do honeycombs look the way they do?
- Why the hexagon design?
- What does it do for the colony?
Until then, here’s a little something to whet your appetite for honeycomb.
Last year a New York based ice cream company opened a shop in Texas. Van Leeuwan Ice Cream entered the Dallas market with shops located on McKinney Ave and at the Lover’s Lane/Inwood intersection. It can also be found at places like Central Market, Tom Thumb and Walmart. Just a few weeks ago, while shopping for ice cream at Central Market, this is what caught my eye.
Yes indeed, an authentic and absolutely delicious Van Leeuwan Honeycomb ice cream. My husband and I consumed it that night. On a return trip to purchase more, Central Market was sold out. But the good news is that Van Leeuwan’s store front shop on Lover’s Lane keeps a consistent supply of all their brands.
Visit dallasgardenbuzz.com in July and August for some wonderful honeycomb recipes along with fun ideas for using it this summer.
Linda Alexander, Dallas County Master Gardener Class of 2008
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