BLACKBIRD RECIPES: "MORNING BUMBLE" BANANA PROTEIN SMOOTHIE W/ BALLARD BEE HONEY

Ballard Bee Company honey is quite possibly the best honey you'll ever taste. It's also the best packaged honey you'll ever buy. Those iconic glass jars that they come in with the classic black and white logo are cool enough to buy empty. If you haven't tried it yet, I recommend starting with either the 22 oz Honey Bottle or the 18 oz. Apiarist Reserve Honey. One taste and we're sure you'll become addicts of the stuff just like us.

And for those of you who are already converts, here's a super healthy smoothie recipe that includes the honey. Our resident chef concocts this protein-rich brew every morning, but it's also suitable for anytime of the day or night. Enjoy!

"Morning Bumble" Protein Smoothie
1 - 1 1/2 cups of rice milk
1 whole banana (peeled)
2 slightly heaping tablespoons of ground flax seed
1 heaping tablespoon of rice protein
1 - 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1 heaping tablespoon of almond butter
1/2 - 1 tablespoon of Ballard Bee Honey

Blend on high for approximately 10 seconds
For best results, prepare with refrigerated rice milk, banana, almond butter, and flax seed.
Bon appetite!

Ballard Bee Company - Honey Bottle
22 oz.

DETAILS: Ballard Bee Company's honey's unique taste comes from the bees visiting in and around our Ballard neighborhood. Foraging pollen and nectar from the diverse plants that thrive in our local gardens and parks. Ballard Bee honey is unfiltered and raw so you can taste and appreciate all of the hard work these girls have done throughout the season.

$23

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LAST MINUTE VALENTINE'S DAY GIFT: BALLARD BEE HONEY

What's sweeter than honey? Few things. Especially the Ballard Bee Company's honey which is made right here in our neighborhood and is so good that once you've tried it, you'll be as hooked as getting stung by one of Cupid's arrows. So as a last minute gift idea, give some honey to your honey...

Ballard Bee Company - 22 oz. Honey Bottle

DETAILS: BH honey's unique taste comes from the bees visiting in and around our Ballard neighborhood. Foraging pollen and nectar from the diverse plants that thrive in our local gardens and parks. Ballard Bee honey is unfiltered and raw so you can taste and appreciate all of the hard work these girls have done throughout the season.

$22

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Ballard Bee Company - 12 oz. Creamed Honey

DETAILS: The rich, spreadable texture of creamed honey is the result of a timely process which blends tiny honey crystals into Ballard Bee's golden sweetener. Use on toast, in sandwiches, on homemade bread, or off a spoon.

$13

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BACK IN BLACK: RESTOCK RECAP AT THE FIELD HOUSE

Pretty soon, we'll be inundated with new spring 2012 products. In the meantime, we've restocked many of our most popular items at the The Field House. Here's a recap of some of the recent revisits. If you've been waiting patiently for any of these from the last time we ran out, now is the time to act. And if you have any questions or need further assistance, hurry on up and email us at info@blackbirdballard.com or give us a ring-a-ding-ding at 866-500-2524.

Comme Des Garcons - Monocle Scent Two: Laurel
1.7 oz.

DETAILS: Woods meld with the green, citrus, and spice to form a crisp edge, and the most beautiful note of all, violet, offsets that edge with a floral sweetness that's definitely in the background but does a phenomenal job tying everything together. Made in France.

FRAGRANCE NOTES: thyme, lemon, grey pepper, cinnamon leaves, galbanum, bay laurel, violet, patchouli, oak, cedar

$120

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Malin+Goetz - Dark Rum Candle
9 oz.

DETAILS: The Dark Rum Candle is synthesized for its natural, warm notes and general well being. Modern and dynamic, this rich rum candle burns on its own and is beautifully paired with our Mojito Candle, creating a unique blend and perfect sensory balance tailored to an individual or couple, complimentary to our skin care and fragrance systems.

FRAGRANCE NOTES: Notes: Top notes of bergamot and plum; middle notes of rum and leather; base notes of amber, patchouli, and milk.

$48

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Blackbird Books - Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen
240 pages

DETAILS: Welcome to Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen - not so much a place as a philosophy. Here food isn't formal or fussy, just focused, with recipes that honor Italian tradition while celebrating the best ingredients the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Every page of Ethan Stowell's New Italian Kitchen captures the enthusiasm, humor, and imagination that make cooking one of life's best and most satisfying adventures. It's got to be good - but it's also got to be fun.

$35

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Ballard Bee Company - Honey Jar
12 oz.

DETAILS: BH honey's unique taste comes from the bees visiting in and around our Ballard neighborhood. Foraging pollen and nectar from the diverse plants that thrive in our local gardens and parks. Ballard Bee honey is unfiltered and raw so you can taste and appreciate all of the hard work these girls have done throughout the season.

$13

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LAZY SUNDAY IN THE FIELD HOUSE

The new The Field House is your outfitter for a day of rest. We are well stocked with fine teas by Steven Smith, our own rich blend of Blackbird Coffee, wonderful books, Pendleton lounging robes, and all the necessities for a lazy Sunday. So put the kettle on, put your feet up, and relax.

BLACKBIRD - COFFEE

12 oz bag
DETAILS: Blackbird has teamed up with Seattle's own Caffe Vita to bring you this exclusive offering. Roasted especially for Blackbird, this medium-roast, fair trade certified, 100% organic coffee hosts to warm aromas of sweet vanilla with a mild tobacco finish, a flavor that is sure to impress any coffee aficionado.
$14
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STEVEN SMITH TEAMAKER - LORD BERGAMOT BLACK TEA

DETAILS: A flavor somewhat superior to traditional Earl Grey. Fragrant Ceylon Dimbulla and Uva are artfully combined with select teas from India's Assam valley, then scented with the essence of bergamot from the realm of Reggio Calabria, Italy. INGREDIENTS Ceylon Dimbulla, Uva and Indian Assam full leaf teas and natural bergamot essence.
$15
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STEVEN SMITH TEAMAKER - JASMINE SILVER TIP GREEN TEA

DETAILS: Delicate, tender green tea leaves from China's Fujian Province are harvested each May and steam-fired to maintain their flavor, then placed amid just-picked jasmine bud, which open slowly to share their fragrance. Many call it the perfect marriage. INGREDIENTS: China full leaf green tea scented with jasmine blossoms.
$15
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STEVEN SMITH TEAMAKER - PEPPERMINT LEAVES HERBAL TEA

DETAILS: It is no secret that the world's best peppermint comes from Oregon. Gently hand-screened for perfect leaf size, it infuses a full, creamy flavor with distinct chocolate notes and an intense finish. A great after dinner treat or midday breath freshener. Caffeine free. INGREDIENTS: Peppermint leaves from Oregon.

$15
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...more from Steven Smith


BALLARD BEE COMPANY - 22oz HONEY JAR
DETAILS: Ballard Bee Company honey's unique taste comes from the bees visiting in and around our Ballard neighborhood. Foraging pollen and nectar from the diverse plants that thrive in our local gardens and parks. Ballard Bee honey is unfiltered and raw so you can taste and appreciate all of the hard work these girls have done throughout the season.
$23
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LAURA ZINDEL - CROW MUG

DETAILS: large ceramic mug with a pencil drawn decal of a crow with a rich dark brown interior coating. A great mug for those that need that extra coffee in the morning accompanied by a calm little crow. All Laura Zindel Dinnerware products are made from creamy white high-resistance china. These products are microwave and dishwasher safe, and durable enough for everyday use.
$42
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...view our entire collection of ceramics from Laura Zindel

BALLARD BEE COMPANY UP FOR AMD'S VISIONARY OF THE YEAR AWARD

(photo from AMD VISIONary homepage

Corky Luster, the man behind local urban pollination company Ballard Bee Company, is up for AMD's Visionary of the Year Award in the Foodie category. Blackbird is happy to stock Luster's honey (link) and fully supports this nomination! See this previous blog post for more information on Ballard Bee Company.

Click here to go to the AMD VISIONary homepage and see all nominees or here to go directly to Corky Luster's entree.

Local news station KING5 recently ran a feature on Luster's business and can be read here. See below for video from their broadcast.

BALLARD BEE COMPANY HONEY

(above image from the Ballard Bee Blog)

Ballard Bee Company was established a little over a year ago by Corky Luster with the goal of urban pollination through various hives set up throughout Seattle. Naturally, with so many hives, an abundance of honey has been produced and Ballard Bee Company has begun marketing the locally produced product.

Click here to go to Ballard Bee Company's homepage or here for an interview with Ballard Bee Company Founder, Corky Luster, on Seattlest.

Ballard Bee honey is unfiltered and raw so you can taste and appreciate all of the hard work these girls have done throughout the season.

Ballard Bee Company - 22oz Honey Bottle
$21
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Ballard Bee Company - 12oz Honey Bottle
$12
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