Hey, it’s spring here in Western PA and the work has begun.  We are blessed to have sugar maple trees nearby that we can tap to make maple syrup.  While I concede that most people are not going to go through all the trouble of making maple syrup at  home, it is one of nature’s sweetest pleasures in spring.

Over the next week, I will chronicle our work with photos and actually show you how to make syrup. Even if you don’t make your own maple syrup, adding it to your diet isn’t a bad idea.  Maple syrup contains potassium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and other trace minerals.  And, you don’t have to have it just on pancakes or waffles.  It tastes great in oatmeal, drizzled on some walnuts, or stirred into plain yogurt with some cut up fresh fruit.

So, happy spring to you all and be sure to pop back to see how we are doing.

Deb