Ever wanted to make your own maple syrup? With a few tools of the trade and a maple tree in the backyard, you’re just a few easy steps away from coating your waffles and cakes in homemade maple syrup.
In celebration of Maine Maple Sunday Weekend, I visited Treehouse Brand Maple in Auburn to see firsthand how they make their syrup. Yes, it’s made inside a train replica treehouse. Dan Giguere, the ...
Rich in Antioxidants Maple syrup contains over 50 bioactive compounds that offer antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Antioxidants reduce free radicals that can harm your cells and lead to ...
From late November to early March, Ella Smoot can usually be found in one of two places: the forest or the sugar shack. Like all maple syrup producers, her winter is a rush of running sap—cold ...
You probably know maple syrup as a topping for pancakes and waffles, but the uses of this hearty sweetener go beyond breakfast. Although it’s ideal for morning treats and baked goods, maple syrup is ...
All Wisconsin crops are impacted by the weather, and that includes maple syrup. Maple sap collection involves drilling into mature trees, with modern methods like vacuum systems and pipeline networks ...