Check out our maple sugar (as a healthier sweetener) in the feature "Restock Your Pantry" in the January issue of Martha Stewart Living!
National Waffle Day
In just about three weeks it will be National Waffle Day. The "holiday" marks the anniversary the first patent for a Waffle maker issued to Cornelius Swartwout on August 24th 1869. It was not until 1911, however, when General Electric produced its first electric waffle iron, with the help of Thomas…
Summer Fancy Food Show
Coombs Family Farms attended the 2011 Summer Fancy Food Show. This year due to renovations at the Javitz Center in New York City the show was moved to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Thank you to our friend Gary Jue at Valley Fig for taking the…
Happy Fourth of July
Independence Day is right around the corner. We wish you and your family a very happy holiday!!
Father’s Day Gift Guide
A Duluth canvas backpack and easy to pack hammock. An Orvis Gift Card he can use towards fishing gear or a getaway (maybe he'll take you!). Headphones for his commute aboard public transportation. ...and for this extra special man a 32 ounce jug (pack of 2) of Coombs Family Farms 100% Pure Organic…
Maple Syrup Friendly Food Blogs
A lot of people go online to talk about the meal they just ate. But, some go a little further. Rather than simply talk about their meal, they are photographing how they cooked it, and creating a site specifically for showcasing it and the other meals they cook/eat. Food blogs…
National Arbor Day
Tomorrow, the last Friday is April, is National Arbor Day. This is not just a day to celebrate maple trees, but all trees. They are due their day aren't they? Providing shade on hot summer days, places to explore, limbs for creatures to climb about on, gorgeous washes of paint…
Earth Day
Earth Day 2011 is a week away. Do you have plans? Are you organizing or attending an event? No worries if you are not, there is plenty to be done to help the planet just in your day to day life around the house/yard and neighborhood. A few suggestions: 1.…
Maple Weekend Photos
Sorry for the delay, but better late than never!! Photos by Wendy Gallagher.
Spring on our Mind
It may be chilly in New England, but spring is very much on our mind. The maple sap is flowing, and not too long from now a few of the thousands of gallons of delicious golden syrup will be headed to your table on everything from french toast and pancakes…