As if the sweet, delicious flavor of pure maple syrup isn't reason enough to eat up – researchers at the University of Rhode Island recently uncovered significant maple syrup health benefits as well. Navindra Seeram, an assistant professor of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences at URI's College of Pharmacy presented the…
Seriously Cerebral – 5 points you should know about HFCS
A Princeton University Study has demonstrated that High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), the main ingredient in most table syrups, causes significantly more weight gain than regular table sugar – even when caloric intake is the same. Researchers at the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy found that almost half of…
Coombs Maple Sugar in Martha Stewart Living
Check out our maple sugar (as a healthier sweetener) in the feature "Restock Your Pantry" in the January issue of Martha Stewart Living!
Morning on a Vermont Maple Farm
Be sure to pick up the February issue of Country Living, inside which you'll find a multi-page entertaining story featuring Arnold Coombs. Recipes include Maple-Citrus Salad with Coconut and Sour-Cream Pancakes with Maple-Pecan Butter, and more. The photographs by pro Quentin Bacon are beautiful and will have you saying pass…
Maple Syrup Grades Explained
Have you ever wondered about the different maple syrup grades? All maple syrup grades are determined by color. There are five USDA maple grades, including three Grade A’s (light amber maple, medium amber maple, dark amber maple) and two darker syrups, Grade B maple and a commercial maple grade. Contrary to…
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…
Organic Maple Syrup 101
Not all maple syrup is organic. Ever wondered what makes a maple syrup organic? Go here to find out. Interested in how to tap a maple tree? For that information and golden nuggets of other maple syrup and maple candy information visit here. Photo from Lovenordic Design Blog.
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…
Beware: Asian Long Horned Beetles
Asian Long Horned Beetles attack and kill maple trees and other hard woods, please report them immediately by phoning 1.800.442.2342 or 416.661.8009. Adults are large (0.75 - 1.50 inches long) with very long black and white banded antennae. The body is glossy black with irregular white spots. For more information please…
Get the Party Started
The next time you are tasked with hosting a party we have a few suggestions to help make it a memorable and fun occasion. First, know your guests. Find out if anyone attending has a food allergy or preference. Knowing in advance can prevent any uncomfortable situations the day of.…
