When you're perusing your way down the breakfast aisle at the grocery store, you'll be greeted by a plethora of syrup options. Plastic jugs shaped like little women. Glass bottles touting maple leaves ...

It is one of the sweetest times of the year. Why? It is maple sugaring month. Although we think of maple as a fall flavor, this is the season when the hard work takes place at sugarhouses. The sap ...

Maple syrup, naturally sweet with its lush notes of vanilla and caramel, is one of the first signs of spring. Now, maple’s lesser-known forest cousin birch is having its day. Nature’s unrequited gifts ...

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You probably know maple syrup as a topping for pancakes and waffles, but the uses of this hearty sweetener go beyond breakfast. Although it’s ideal for morning treats and baked goods, maple syrup is ...

"Natural maple syrup has a different taste and quality," Weimer said. "Not only is it pure, it's sweeter and it doesn't have the buttery taste that manufactured syrups market." Weather plays an ...

Alternatives to syrup, such as chia seed jam, nut butters, fresh fruit, and fruit compote, can still add sweetness and flavor ...

Kentucky maple syrup enthusiasts recently joined Kentucky Agriculture Department officials at Blue Ends Farm in Shelbyville to tap some maple trees and proclaim February as Maple Syrup Month in ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...