Comments on: maple syrup snob http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob The Art and Science of Healthy Living Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:47:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Robert Montcalm http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob/comment-page-1#comment-6920 Robert Montcalm Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:13:55 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=2945#comment-6920 Really, all the grades are delicious and which is the best is a personal preference. I actually do prefer <a href="http://www.maplesyrupsource.com/grade_A_dark_amber_maple_syrup.php" rel="nofollow">grade a dark amber</a> maple syrup more than grade B. It is still dark and maple-y tasting but doesn't have such a musty maple taste to it. Really, all the grades are delicious and which is the best is a personal preference. I actually do prefer grade a dark amber maple syrup more than grade B. It is still dark and maple-y tasting but doesn’t have such a musty maple taste to it.

]]> By: Stephanie @ glutenfreebynature.com http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob/comment-page-1#comment-6447 Stephanie @ glutenfreebynature.com Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:48:36 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=2945#comment-6447 Melissa, I had to share. I came across this interesting article tweeted today about maple syrup (written by a discriminating fellow maple syrup snob). http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2009/12/maple-grade-b-syrup-a-b-cs-of-it.html Melissa,

I had to share. I came across this interesting article tweeted today about maple syrup (written by a discriminating fellow maple syrup snob).

http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2009/12/maple-grade-b-syrup-a-b-cs-of-it.html

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob/comment-page-1#comment-6315 Melissa Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:12:52 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=2945#comment-6315 Art - sap beer! You're talking about sap beer. Yes, it does make one a bit woozy. I haven't had any for many years, but I do remember tasting it in Vermont one year. Or, maybe it was some sort of sap liquor. Whatever it was, it was delicious! You're lucky that you have a brother who makes maple syrup. Where and how does he sell it? Art – sap beer! You’re talking about sap beer. Yes, it does make one a bit woozy. I haven’t had any for many years, but I do remember tasting it in Vermont one year. Or, maybe it was some sort of sap liquor. Whatever it was, it was delicious! You’re lucky that you have a brother who makes maple syrup. Where and how does he sell it?

]]> By: art gilman http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob/comment-page-1#comment-6314 art gilman Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:42 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=2945#comment-6314 People say you exaggerate about "drinking" maple syrup, but it's the truth. There is nothing better than a shotglass of warm syrup straight from the evaporator (well, after it has cooled down from the 234 degrees it reaches in the making).. and the best use is not in cooking or on pancakes, or even on vanilla ice cream, but just straight, in a little sauce dish.. all the "old timer's" had their syrup this way - that is, when they made syrup instead of sugar. A friend of mine, who used to serve on the "Maple Board" here in Vermont, tells me he would get pretty woozy after visiting several sugarhouses in one day, and having a quarter of a cup or so at a tasting at each one.. Wow -less than four months until some fresh new syrup is made - can't wait. My brother has a sugar orchard and makes 400 gallons or so each spring. I'm one of his best customers.... People say you exaggerate about “drinking” maple syrup, but it’s the truth. There is nothing better than a shotglass of warm syrup straight from the evaporator (well, after it has cooled down from the 234 degrees it reaches in the making).. and the best use is not in cooking or on pancakes, or even on vanilla ice cream, but just straight, in a little sauce dish.. all the “old timer’s” had their syrup this way – that is, when they made syrup instead of sugar. A friend of mine, who used to serve on the “Maple Board” here in Vermont, tells me he would get pretty woozy after visiting several sugarhouses in one day, and having a quarter of a cup or so at a tasting at each one..

Wow -less than four months until some fresh new syrup is made – can’t wait. My brother has a sugar orchard and makes 400 gallons or so each spring.

I’m one of his best customers….

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob/comment-page-1#comment-6228 Melissa Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:30:05 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=2945#comment-6228 Kristine, Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Seriously, I appreciate it. You're boyfriend is a very smart snob if he likes the high-end stuff. There's absolutely no comparison! By the way, since you're the EFA specialist, I have an omega-3 post you might find entertaining. :-) http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=208 Kristine,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! Seriously, I appreciate it. You’re boyfriend is a very smart snob if he likes the high-end stuff. There’s absolutely no comparison!

By the way, since you’re the EFA specialist, I have an omega-3 post you might find entertaining.

:-)

http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=208

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob/comment-page-1#comment-6227 Melissa Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:26:55 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=2945#comment-6227 Kay, Weelll, not that I know of, but that is really weird! You just blow me away with your creative energy. You're like a girl version of MacGuyver or something! I really don't know much about tapping maple trees although I've seen the process in action in Vermont. It's such a wonderful tradition dating way back. I love that kind of thing. I bring little containers of maple sugar on backpacking trips. I also put some in my homemade hot cereal mixes for camping. You can even make your own maple syrup out of the sugar crystals and have pancakes with maple syrup on the trail. Maple cream looks divine -- I must get some. I'll go check out your photo blog right now. Thanks for tipping me off! Hope all's well with all your chickens! Kay,

Weelll, not that I know of, but that is really weird! You just blow me away with your creative energy. You’re like a girl version of MacGuyver or something!

I really don’t know much about tapping maple trees although I’ve seen the process in action in Vermont. It’s such a wonderful tradition dating way back. I love that kind of thing. I bring little containers of maple sugar on backpacking trips. I also put some in my homemade hot cereal mixes for camping. You can even make your own maple syrup out of the sugar crystals and have pancakes with maple syrup on the trail. Maple cream looks divine — I must get some. I’ll go check out your photo blog right now. Thanks for tipping me off!

Hope all’s well with all your chickens!

]]> By: Kristine http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob/comment-page-1#comment-6217 Kristine Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:00:38 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=2945#comment-6217 Hey Melissa!!! Love the blog. Had to comment on this because my boyfriend is a HUGE maple syrup snob. It made me giggle when I came across this. Who knew there were so many different kinds. Definitely forwarding this to him. <3 Your Nordic Rep :) Hey Melissa!!! Love the blog. Had to comment on this because my boyfriend is a HUGE maple syrup snob. It made me giggle when I came across this. Who knew there were so many different kinds. Definitely forwarding this to him.

<3 Your Nordic Rep :)

]]> By: Kay http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob/comment-page-1#comment-6207 Kay Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:00:21 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=2945#comment-6207 You must be psychic! I was just shopping for maple taps on eBay! Please be my maple syrup mentor!!! I have one huge maple in my front yard. I've scoured the woods, but no trees there have the recommended 10" diameter. So I'll tap my one tree and hope for lots of sap. Even if I only get a thimble full of syrup, I think it will be worth it. In the meantime, I'm buying the darkest grade B at the farmers market. I also LOVE to use a little maple sugar in my apple crisp. While searching the web for a good price on maple sugar, I ran across maple cream. It looks like maple butter, but the only ingredient is maple syrup. I could eat it with a spoon instead of drinking it out of the bottle! Haha! I'll definitely order some for me and some for gifts. Hope you're enjoying Fall! P.S. Not much time for writing these days, but I started a little photo blog that's just for fun. Check out my silly pix at http://breakfastshouldbejoyful.blogspot.com. All the breakfasts pictured are gluten free, of course. You must be psychic! I was just shopping for maple taps on eBay! Please be my maple syrup mentor!!! I have one huge maple in my front yard. I’ve scoured the woods, but no trees there have the recommended 10″ diameter. So I’ll tap my one tree and hope for lots of sap. Even if I only get a thimble full of syrup, I think it will be worth it.

In the meantime, I’m buying the darkest grade B at the farmers market.

I also LOVE to use a little maple sugar in my apple crisp. While searching the web for a good price on maple sugar, I ran across maple cream. It looks like maple butter, but the only ingredient is maple syrup. I could eat it with a spoon instead of drinking it out of the bottle! Haha! I’ll definitely order some for me and some for gifts.

Hope you’re enjoying Fall!

P.S. Not much time for writing these days, but I started a little photo blog that’s just for fun. Check out my silly pix at http://breakfastshouldbejoyful.blogspot.com. All the breakfasts pictured are gluten free, of course.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob/comment-page-1#comment-6180 Melissa Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:31:52 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=2945#comment-6180 Linda, Thanks for your comment and you are a lucky girl, indeed! Having said that, I hope your dad's decision isn't a health-related one and I hope he is okay. I do hate to see these traditions go by the wayside. Is someone taking over for him? Linda,

Thanks for your comment and you are a lucky girl, indeed! Having said that, I hope your dad’s decision isn’t a health-related one and I hope he is okay. I do hate to see these traditions go by the wayside. Is someone taking over for him?

]]> By: Melissa http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/maple-syrup-snob/comment-page-1#comment-6179 Melissa Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:28:36 +0000 http://www.glutenfreeforgood.com/blog/?p=2945#comment-6179 Becky, I've never used grade C, unless that was the precursor to the sap beer I've tasted! I always opt for Grade B as that's as rich a syrup as I've found. Let me know if you find otherwise. Becky,

I’ve never used grade C, unless that was the precursor to the sap beer I’ve tasted! I always opt for Grade B as that’s as rich a syrup as I’ve found. Let me know if you find otherwise.

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