Beekeeping used to be part of every farmer’s work. Honey was used as a substitute for sugar until the 18th century.
It is still used in many local pastry recipes.
Note the old straw hives bound with chestnut bark.
Beekeeping used to be part of every farmer’s work. Honey was used as a substitute for sugar until the 18th century.
It is still used in many local pastry recipes.
Note the old straw hives bound with chestnut bark.