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August 31, 2026
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There’s something about the end of school holidays that feels a little bittersweet.
I love the slower mornings. The kids wandering into the kitchen still in pyjamas. Toast crumbs everywhere. The sound of cartoons in the background while I sit with a hot cup of tea sweetened with our own honey and go over the day’s hive notes.
Even on the busy days when things don’t quite go to plan, there isn’t the rush of drop offs and pick ups. Everything feels calmer, more flexible. If dinner is 30 minutes late, nobody really notices.
During the holidays, life feels softer.
Dinner doesn’t have a strict deadline. We might cook something a little slower. The kids help stir. There’s less rushing and more talking.
But once school goes back, the rhythm changes almost overnight.
The alarm is earlier. Lunchboxes are back. Hats need finding. Someone needs a last minute permission slip signed. And in between all of that, I’m checking on bees, organising honey orders, answering customer questions and making sure everything at Piesseful Bees is ticking along.
Beekeeping doesn’t slow down for school term.
The bees still need checking. Frames still need inspecting. Honey still needs extracting and bottling. There’s something grounding about that consistency. The hives don’t care if it’s a school holiday or a busy Tuesday, they just keep working.
And so do we.
By the time school pickup rolls around, everyone is tired. The kids are hungry before they’re even in the car. I’m mentally juggling what needs packing tomorrow, what orders need to go out in the morning, and what on earth we’re having for dinner.
Some afternoons you feel organised. Other afternoons you’re just quietly hoping the evening runs smoothly. By that point in the day I’m not aiming for impressive, I’m aiming for peaceful.
A dinner everyone actually eats, baths without negotiations, and everyone into bed feeling settled… and maybe a quiet house afterwards with no business chaos waiting for me.
That’s when I reach for the recipes that never fail.
For us, that recipe is honey and soy chicken kebabs.
Why Honey Always Finds Its Way Into Our Dinners (and why Honey Soy Chicken Kebabs Are a Winner!)
People often ask me if we use our own honey at home.
The answer is always yes.
Not because we have to. Not because it’s part of the business. But because it’s what we’re used to. Honey is just part of how we cook.
It softens flavours. It balances savoury dishes. It turns something simple into something warm and comforting.
And after a long school day, comforting is exactly what everyone seems to need.
Honey and soy chicken kebabs have become one of our go-to weeknight meals because they’re quick, easy and predictable in the best possible way. The kids know the flavour. They know they like it. There are no surprises.
There is something about honey and soy chicken kebabs on a stick that makes dinner feel fun again, even when the day has been busy.
And let’s face it – the exact same dinner is far more likely to be eaten if it’s served on a skewer.
Our Honey and Soy Chicken Kebabs Recipe
This honey and soy chicken kebabs recipe is one of those meals I can almost make without measuring anymore. It uses ingredients we always have in the fridge and pantry, and it comes together in minutes.
RECIPE HERE
Prep Time:
15 Min.
Marinating time:
3-4 hrs.
Cooking time:
10 min.
Serves:
4
Ingredients
Method
- In a large bowl mix together honey with kecap manis, light soy, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic, chilli flakes and half the coriander.
- Add the chicken and all the chopped vegetables into the bowl and coat in marinade.
- Cover and put in the fridge to marinate for 3–4 hours.
- Slide ingredients onto the skewers alternating between chicken and vegetables.
- Turn the barbecue hotplate on high and heat the olive oil.
- Fry the skewers until the chicken is fully cooked through and lightly charred.
- Garnish with the rest of the coriander and sesame seeds.
As the honey and soy chicken kebabs cook, the honey caramelises and creates that beautiful sticky glaze. It’s savoury, slightly sweet and exactly the kind of flavour that feels reassuring after a long day.
The Simple Moments That Matter
One of my favourite parts of beekeeping is how it reminds me that simple things done well are enough.
Bees don’t rush. They work steadily. They build slowly. They create something beautiful from tiny, consistent efforts.
In a way, school term dinners feel the same.
They don’t need to be elaborate. They just need to be steady. Reliable. Nourishing.
Honey and soy chicken kebabs aren’t fancy. They’re not complicated. But honey and soy chicken kebabs bring everyone to the table without complaints, and on a busy school night, that’s more than enough.
For us, honey and soy chicken kebabs are a small moment of calm at the end of a full day.
And that’s something I’m always grateful for.
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