About the Author

Writer and editor Jill Lightner has long explored the economics, environmental concerns, and flavors of the food system. Most recently she was the co-editor of Taste magazine, published by the largest member-owned food co-op in the United States, PCC Community Markets. She has also been restaurant critic for the Seattle Weekly and edited the award-winning Edible Seattle magazine, as well as two Edible Communities cookbooks. Jill lives in Seattle.

Reviews

If the reader is looking for an authoritative and complete assessment of the Honey Bee, this is the book! Within its 154 information-packed pages, the reader will find the answers to many concerns that may exist, plus many areas that may be new to the reader.--M.G. Paregian