20 Pierre Carli A traditional Corsican beekeeper rearing queen bees himself
28 Alain Valentini An entrepreneur promoting Corsican honey with premium honey products and partnerships with renowned cosmetics brands
34 In Corsica Art'e Gustu, a gastronomic festival focused on Corsican culinary culture
40 All About Bees Facts about the ecosystem of honeybees, the most fascinating creatures in the world
48 Academic Manual Stories about honey from historical events and traditional beekeeping practices to the latest trends
72 Urban Beekeeping The status quo of urban beekeeping across business, welfare, and public benefits
78 Interview
82 Fabio Bragagnolo A chef who infuses local Corsican specialties and culinary culture into classic French and Italian dishes
87 Michael Bartocetti A pastry chef who creates top-quality desserts with a curious combination of ingredients
92 F Cut Moments that capture symbiotic relationships between bees and honey plants
102 Interview
102 Tamara Kotevska & Ljubomir Stefanov Co-directors of Honeyland, a documentary that raises profound questions about sustainability
106 Hatidze Muratova The main cast of Honeyland, who says bees are her family and lifeline
110 Beekeepers Urban beekeepers who seek lifestyle changes and meaning through looking after bees
116 On the Table An array of creative recipes showcasing the many ways honey can jazz up food
128 Retail Special shops that seek to diversity with premium products
138 Market Honey and other related products consumed for a variety of purposes
142 References Books and movies recommended by honey producers and experts
144 Outro
150 Dictionary
151 Index
Throughout history, mankind has depended on honey to add sweetness to food. Honey is created from the chemical process of breaking down the nectar that honeybees collect from flowers and plants into glucose and fructose. Like wine, honey comes in different flavors depending on flower species and environments, making it a perfect ingredient for desserts and cocktails. Also, bees are scientifically proven to helping crops to reproduce through pollination, and they are responsible for the preservation of plant resources and ecological circulation. Avocados, almonds, cucumbers, and apples are a few key fruits directly affected by the survival of bees. Now, awareness surrounding the plight of bees has sparked a wave of urban beekeeping and new discussions around locally sourced foods and environment preservation.