Clean Labels: What Does “All-Natural” Mean?

Clean Labeling    |    December 23, 2015

In our Clean Label series, we've already written about "Is 'Natural' Healthier?". Now, let's look at the terms "all-natural" and "naturally-flavored" themselves. For us here at Coombs Family Farms, what makes us see red is when food producers use the word “maple” to describe their product when there is not…

Aloe & Maple Face Mask

Healthy Benefits of Maple    |    December 22, 2015

This isn't something we've tried, but bloggers here (with videos!) and here report excellent results with this face mask.  It stands to reason—maple syrup has known quantities of plant-based antioxidents known as polyphenols.  In addition, maple syrup is hygroscopic, meaning that it attracts and retains moisture in skin.  Maple syrup also increases…

Clean Labels: Is “Natural” Really Healthier?

Clean Labeling    |    December 15, 2015

Paracelsus said, "The dose makes the poison."  By this, he meant that virtually any substance is "toxic" (meaning, causing death) in sufficient quantities.  This holds true for common substances, many of which are essential to life in the proper quantities.  Even water and oxygen are "toxic" in large doses.  So to…

Maple Syrup: The “Clean Label” Sweetener

Clean Labeling    |    December 15, 2015

There is a growing trend in the food industry toward “clean” labels. The term is s nebulous one, but in general, “clean labeling” refers to the response by food manufacturers to consumer demand for simple, easy-to-understand ingredient lists on products. ““We see consumers getting more assertive about what they expect…

Holiday Shipping Schedule

Maple News & Events    |    November 24, 2015

With the holidays approaching, we wanted to let customers know our schedule.  With Christmas falling on a Sunday this year, be sure to leave enough time for your gifts to get from Alstead, NH, to your destination. Below is a map indicating the last possible days to order in time…

Molly Wizenberg Uses Our Maple Syrup for Morning Waffles

Cookbooks    |    October 21, 2015

Bon Appetit columnist, published author, and popular blogger known as "Orangette" to thousands (tens of thousands?) uses our maple syrup! One of the recipes she posted with the above pictures... A Great Make-the-Morning-of Waffle Adapted slightly from the “Waffle of Insane Greatness” recipe The original version of this recipe calls…