Tag: traditional

Traditional Honey Harvest

Traditional Honey Harvest

Beekeeping (or apiculture) has been an ancient tradition that dates back to 9,000 years ago, as Neolithic farmers from North Africa probably started bee domestication in pottery vessels1. Apiculture is traditionally practiced in the Northwest region of Spain, where my family comes from and where … read more

Making soap – The traditional way

Making soap – The traditional way

Soap was made traditionally by hand using a source of fat, such as animal lard or used oil, and sodium hydroxide. Nowadays this process is no longer followed, as soap can be easily found in the supermarket. However, this kind of traditions should not be … read more