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Ahoy! It's Jaz!

Exploring the prairie and immersing myself in the world of plants has been an exhilarating experience for me. The vastness of the prairie and the enchanting beauty of the flowers have always fascinated me. However, there's one aspect of this natural wonderland that challenges me – bees. Yes, bees! You might be wondering: ‘Jaz, why would you go into plant science and into a flowering prairie if you aren’t okay with insects?’ I don’t know! I have always loved being around plants! 

Well, I must admit that this internship has been a journey of facing my fears. The sight of spiders no longer sends shivers down my spine, and I've grown accustomed to the presence of ants and flies. But when it comes to bees, yeah… no thanks.

Let me tell you what I do to manage the fact that I’m surrounded by a lot of bees on a daily basis: I listen to music. If I can’t hear or see the bee, it's not there right? Music is my weapon against the buzzing bee brigade. Honestly, it works, and I can be out there for hours without panicking about the bees buzzing on the flowers near me.

So here are a few of my favorite songs to listen to:

Hey Runner!  by The Arcadian Wild

The Arcadian Wild is a folk band that incorporated bluegrass into their songs. Hey Runner! has a nice pace to it that keeps you upbeat. The fiddle and guitar blend perfectly with the vocals!

Volare by Gipsy Kings

Volare is a very popular Italian song that Dean Martin popularised. Gipsy Kings are a band formed in southern France that sings primarily in Catalan and Spanish. Their version of Volare adds Flamenco and Salsa into the mix creating a song you just have to dance to. 

Better Than Gold by Justin Hawkes

This song is a mix of country and dubstep. While it is an odd combination, Better Than Gold tickles my ear in just the right way, keeping me both upbeat and hyped.

Rückenwind by Thomas D

This is a German Hip-Hop rap song, with really good instrumentation and flow. The jazzy chords in the background fill the song with a good vibe. The song is about a journey and is very catchy.

For Evigt by Volbeat & Johan Olsen

This song is a collaboration between Danish Rock band Volbeat and the lead singer of Magtens Korridorer. It has a distinct rock feel until a switch up where it turns folk for a minute. Very cool song!

Also, enjoy this photo of wild bergamot and a bee.

Requested by a booth visitor at the World Food and Music Festival. Koldskål (directly translated "cold bowl") is one the most popular Danish summer desserts. In Denmark you can buy many different versions of koldskål in grocery stores, but the homemade version is by far the best. The traditional topping for koldskål is small twice-baked cookies called kammerjunker. If it is too much work making kammerjunker, a good alternative is honey roasted rolled oats or granola. Strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries are also great as topping.

Serves 4 persons.