In a message dated 11/03/2008 16:20:15 GMT Standard Time,  
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This  honey was then left on over the winter (here in
Michigan) and I wanted to  know if it was salvageable.


Yes, I've done it.  If unwired, cut out the comb, mash it in a bucket,  warm 
it gently to just over blood heat, pour through strainer, bottle. The  
remaining wax will contain plenty of honey still. Either put it in mesh and  squeeze 
it with a fruit press or wash it with rain water and make mead or honey  beer. 
 Recover the wax.
 
If wired comb and you don't mind the extra work, boredom, and possible  
repetitive strain injury (I try to do my honey handling when I can listen to a  
test match on the wireless but I don't think you can get cricket in the US)  
scrape each comb don't to the midrib and treat as above.
 
Compare the flavour of honey that has been through an extractor and that  
which hasn't. There's an amazing difference.
 
Chris



   

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