Not all maple syrup is organic. Ever wondered what makes a maple syrup organic? Go here to find out. Interested in how to tap a maple tree? For that information and golden nuggets of other maple syrup and maple candy information visit here. Photo from Continue Reading »
How to Tap a Maple Tree You’ll need a:… • Metal spout • Hand drill (with a 7/16 inch bit) • Hammer • Thermometer • Bucket • And… your parents’ permission! Then….. 1. Find a sugar maple! Here’s what to look for: Look for a big Continue Reading »
We have started tapping! There is so much snow so a lot of people have been having to wear snowshoes, but we are getting there. The sun is out the temperatures are up and spirits are high as the conditions continue to improve. Experiencing sugaring Continue Reading »
We hope you enjoyed the post last month on the culture of maple syrup and would like to share a couple more historic objects from Arnold Coombs maple syrup industry collection. An old wooden spout and bucket. An archival photograph of sugaring.
Steps to making sugar on snow…. 1. Collect snow from winter storm. 2. Heat maple syrup until bubbly and pour over fresh snow. 3. Enjoy. Snow photo from Grace Lin Pinterest via Tumblr.
Wondering what to read next? How about a book on the history of sugaring, or maybe one filled with maple recipes. Perhaps your brain is begging to know the basics of syrup making, or your children want to be tucked in at night learning about Continue Reading »
Remember the last time you sat down to a plate of pancakes. Maybe it was in the morning with a steaming cup of hot tea or at night with an icy glass of milk for dinner. The ultimate comfort food, you turned the cap of Continue Reading »
As a child, traveling with my father from shop to shop distributing our maple syrup was a treat. The father and son time, the adventure, and the casual meetings with farmers and customers who made my family’s livelihood possible. Being able to walk into the Continue Reading »
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