Today is the first official day of spring! Yes, it is here in New England (finally) and with it the promise of so many beautiful things to eat and cook with--including maple syrup!! Here are just a couple ideas.... From Saveur - Maple Syrup Roasted Tomatoes From 101 Cookbooks - Maple Syrup…
Arnold Coombs featured in The Boston Globe
Did you happen to see the feature "Tap Happy" on Arnold Coombs in yesterday's Boston Globe? Seventh-generation maple sugar farmer Arnold Coombs shared "syrupy sweet memories" with writer Nancy Heiser in what proved to be a fun and informative read. Photo by Jon Levitt.
Thomas Jefferson
Smithsonian.com, the Smithsonian Institution's blog, posted an interesting write-up today on Presidential Food Facts. John Adams drank beer or hard cider for breakfast, Abraham Lincoln loved gingerbread cookies, and Thomas Jefferson (during his tenure as Secretary of State in the George Washington administration) stocked his cellar in Philadelphia (then our…
Maple Syrup Season is Here
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 season in New England is…
Super Bowl Snacks with Maple
As the Pittsburgh Steelers take the field against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV this weekend where will you be watching the game, who will you be cheering for, and most importantly what will you be snacking on during all four quarters and half-time. Let's face it the…
Pictures
We thought it would be fun to share a few beautiful pictures of dishes made with our maple syrup. Enjoy (FYI for more pictures and delicious recipes including Chocolate Devastation Cake and Spring Rolls with Maple Orange Glazed Tofu visit this site.) Photos by Jon Levitt.
101 Cookbooks
This recipe is a favorite from 101 Cookbooks. If you have not spent time with this site you should. It is full of classic recipes, healthy alternatives, and stand-alone items with a sweet twist. In the pantheon of blogs and cookbooks this site stands out as a place where I…
