Follow-up poll:
For those who answered ‘Maple Syrup’ (real is redundant for those of us from sugar bush regions),
What do you consider a ‘reasonable’ amount of syrup for 2 15cm/6” waffles?
Follow-up poll:
For those who answered ‘Maple Syrup’ (real is redundant for those of us from sugar bush regions),
What do you consider a ‘reasonable’ amount of syrup for 2 15cm/6” waffles?
I notice that Maple Syrup appears to have increased in price again
Sticky situation: U.S. tariffs could make maple syrup a 'prime target' for fraud, Guelph researcher warns
Maple syrup has become "an ideal and prime target" for fraud, a researcher in the University of Guelph's department of food science has warned.
#fraud #food #tariffs #maplesyrup #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/ontario-quebec-maple-syrup-fraud-tariffs-1.7522756?cmp=rss
[Halifax, NS] Urban sugaring a success for one Haligonian, but city not so sweet on idea
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/urban-sugaring-halifax-1.7500868
* former resident: great coastal city
* excellent universities, culture (food; music; diversity, e.g.1980's influx of Buddists)
* scenic beauty; tourism; festivals; fishing
* historical important: e.g. WWII convoy staging
* longish winters; like all places healthcare under strain
I know there are super #MapleSyrup experts out there, can folks share tips? I was not happy with the 5/16 alimunum spiles. I want stainless. I'm using bags because I think tubing will get ripped out by deer in no time. Are there alternatives?
And reducing, what are the options? I tried a fire and pot but lost patience and though i can get tons of firewood, it worked out to be easier to use a propane heater.... Also, i have vacuum pumps and lots of experience with vacuum bagging.
#MapleSyruping
So.....
#MapleSap officially "buddy" in northern #TwinCities as of last Thursday.
First Season over.
Damn.
Out of around 19 gallons of sap gathered from four trees, starting in late March, we burned about 38 ounces of sap and came away with 12 ounces of #MapleSyrup
Lots of lessons learned! Start earlier, careful cooking at the end, and also, i have another 4 or 5 trees to tap next year. 60-80 gallons of sap is not out of the question. Maybe 2 gallons of syrup if we do it right? More?
It’s my first columnaversary as CBC-KW’s food columnist! What better way to celebrate a year of exploring local foods than with maple syrup? Talked about terroir, this year’s harvest, and there’s a Salted Guinness Maple Caramel Syrup recipe that’s mighty good on ice cream!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/maple-syrup-season-jasmine-mangalaseril-1.7502007
Bottled the last bit of #maplesyrup for the year. Just over 47 gallons made. A new best for me, but only due to adding more trees. Things learned, met new people. Found more opportunities for next year.
Just acquired a gallon (3.78L) of gold maple syrup. #maplesyrup #maple
Our maple syrup season has ended. We tapped our tree on Feb 22, which was a month later than normal. This winter in Massachusetts was consistently below 38° which is not ideal for sap flow.
We harvested 28 liters of sap which after boiling down, gave us a little over a pint of syrup. This really drives home why it’s so expensive!
Sap Totals:
2025 February 22 - March 23 = 28 liters
2024 February 1 - March 17 = 30 liters
2023 January 22 - March 12 = 36 liters
We have 2025 syrup, that means we must have fresh 2025 johnny cake!
Is this the last boil of the season? I'm tired. Peepers are singing, so the end is very near. #maplesyrup #wsmaple
I was propositioned by an old lady today.
While emptying a sap tank, a car pulled up. Old lady rolled down her windows and asked "Can I ask you a question?"
"Sure!" I replied and walked closer.
She then says "You can tap my trees."
Thankfully, it wasn't a euphemism and she was just a neighbor who would be OK with me making syrup from her trees too.
So, I'll bring her some of this year's #maplesyrup and check out her property. No, not like that!
Reducing #MapleSyrup with my son while I crank #GangOfFour #SolidGold #PunkRock
#MapleSyrupWars
#MapleSyrup
#Minnesota
Maple syruping.
Alt text, A 10 gallon stainless steel pot evaporating on a fire pit grill.
Day 2.5 and I'm up to 3 gallons of sap and still dripping! Yay!
#MapleSyrup
#Gardening