2 Intro

8 Letter from F

12 Awakening
The crisis of honeybees in the media

20 Honey Island

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