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lokal honey, Austin, AR (2026)

04/13/2026

We had a little extra space in one of our hives…
and the bees decided to fill it themselves. 🐝

No plastic foundation. No guidance.
Just instinct.

When we pulled the frame, something caught Logan’s eye. The cell walls don’t line up front to back…
they intersect right in the middle of the cells on the other side.

So naturally, we went down a rabbit hole.

Here’s what we learned:

• The base of each honeycomb cell is built from three diamond-shaped walls meeting at ~109.5° to form a pyramid.

Bees are out here doing advanced geometry… and I still can’t count toothpicks… iykyk.

• Cells are intentionally offset so each one is supported by the structure around it

• Bees have to eat honey to produce wax, using specialized glands to turn energy into tiny wax scales

It takes about 6–8 pounds of honey to make just 1 pound of wax

So every bit of comb they build is a serious investment.

What looks simple on the surface is actually incredibly intentional.

We have some wax we’re getting ready to melt down,
so now we’re curious… 🧐 how much wax will we actually end up with compared to what the bees put in?

We’ll report back. 🌿

03/16/2026

Weekends spent exploring Northwest Arkansas always leave us inspired.

This trip we celebrated two of our nephews’ birthdays and discovered a few new Lokal Honey Holes along the way.

We stayed in a converted school bus () tucked into the woods near West Fork, Arkansas, about 20 minutes outside Fayetteville. The quiet setting, thoughtful little details, and super quick responses from the owner made it the perfect place to slow down for the weekend. We’re already looking forward to coming back once the garden and soaking tubs they’re working on are finished. The only downside? We didn’t have nearly enough time to just sit around the campsite and enjoy it all.

For lunch we stopped at and ordered the Cuban sandwich and the Arroz con Pollo. The bread on the Cuban had the perfect crisp on the outside, and the flavor on the Arroz con Pollo was mouthwatering. Even the side salad surprised me… simple, fresh, and somehow a little addicting.

We kicked off the birthday celebrations with Hudson turning 3 at Creekside Park. This park might be one of the best we’ve seen in the area. Multiple playgrounds, basketball and pickleball courts, a ninja warrior agility course, and plenty of open space to run around and play catch. We can’t wait to go back once opens for the season! Copper especially approved of soaking up the sun by the creek.

Later we celebrated Ben turning 14 at our all-time favorite family spot, . Somehow we forgot to grab photos, but it’s safe to say we may have accidentally turned celebrating birthdays there into a family tradition.

Before heading home, we made one final stop at . A place we discovered last fall and have been craving ever since. We ordered the bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel and the bacon, cheese, avocado, and sprouts on a sesame bagel. The toasted sesame seeds were absolute perfection. And to curb the craving brought a half dozen assorted bagels home with us!

Another reminder that some of the best weekends come from good food, good company, and a little curiosity about the places around us.

Northwest Arkansas, we’ll see you again soon.

02/26/2026

This little harvest filled just over 3.5 gallons from one hive, Daphne. 🍯

We weren’t sure what to expect this season, but our co-workers and friends showed up in the sweetest way and we’re already sold out!

It’s a reminder that good things take time.

We’ll keep tending the bees, watching the blooms, and seeing what each season brings. In the meantime, we’re excited to share recipes, backyard moments, and life around the hive.

If you’d like to follow along from hive to table, we’re so glad you’re here. 💛

02/18/2026

What started as a few backyard hives has turned into something sweet.

Lokal Honey is about:
🐝 Bees
🌼 Arkansas blooms
🍳 Recipes from scratch
🌿 Backyard nature
🏡 Loving local

We’re learning as we go.
We’re building something sweet, simple, and close to home.

And we’re so glad you’re here at the beginning. 💛

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