This is a close up of the "cornucopia"
bee skep some people asked about. Yes its real bread that will just naturally
harden as it gets stale. The bee "skep" is a display object that
imitates a cover that was once used in colonial times to protect a hive in
bee-keeping for honey production. The wheat is dried and actually helps to lift
the bread off the table so that moisture can be released and also helps to
protect the table from any oils that might come out of the bottom. You could
dry bread in a warm oven for a bit to take out moisture faster and reduce the
chance of mold.
I wouldn’t keep this too long for fear of bugs or
household pests but it’s an inexpensive display that can be fed to the birds
after use. You could also combine the breads with gourds and a few colorful
fall leaves.
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