tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post4627489159997931426..comments2024-03-28T13:54:56.282-07:00Comments on Island Musings: Maple syrupMarie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-12121806383069368592018-04-05T12:44:48.615-07:002018-04-05T12:44:48.615-07:00I wonder what the sap tastes like too, Jenn.I wonder what the sap tastes like too, Jenn.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-38624159366599045832018-04-05T12:09:39.593-07:002018-04-05T12:09:39.593-07:00Interesting! I wonder how different it tastes fres...Interesting! I wonder how different it tastes fresh out of the tree?Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12021355195598601028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-67920911637415396542018-04-03T19:31:28.254-07:002018-04-03T19:31:28.254-07:00It was in front of the family home, Jenny., not my...It was in front of the family home, Jenny., not my idea of the setting either. Great to be able to see it though.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-67447532979297091602018-04-03T19:30:01.922-07:002018-04-03T19:30:01.922-07:00It is indeed, SW.It is indeed, SW.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-90275868813488703462018-04-03T19:29:27.320-07:002018-04-03T19:29:27.320-07:00It’s been perfect conditions here the last week or...It’s been perfect conditions here the last week or so William.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-52051954581365127402018-04-03T19:28:26.296-07:002018-04-03T19:28:26.296-07:00I’d never seen tapping before, Karen. I never saw ...I’d never seen tapping before, Karen. I never saw it in Newfoundland but I know it’s done there too.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-8554640762136411992018-04-03T19:27:06.173-07:002018-04-03T19:27:06.173-07:00Maple syrup is not cheap here but cheaper than it ...Maple syrup is not cheap here but cheaper than it is there I imagine Diane.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-72566537628888207932018-04-03T19:25:52.425-07:002018-04-03T19:25:52.425-07:00What a great memory Ginnie. Thank you for sharing!...What a great memory Ginnie. Thank you for sharing!Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-89379746574047594372018-04-03T18:45:30.445-07:002018-04-03T18:45:30.445-07:00How neat to come across this scene close enough to...How neat to come across this scene close enough to the road to photograph it. I tend to picture tapping being done in the middle of nowhere!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-59672698186009937892018-04-03T17:19:14.207-07:002018-04-03T17:19:14.207-07:00how cool!!!how cool!!!Silver in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12501467853392916885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-43600347925062552552018-04-03T16:55:52.724-07:002018-04-03T16:55:52.724-07:00We see a lot of it here this time of year. As long...We see a lot of it here this time of year. As long as the nights go below freezing and the days are a few degrees above, the sap will run.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-44795237326989813452018-04-03T13:42:36.566-07:002018-04-03T13:42:36.566-07:00That's cool. I saw some on my walk yesterday!That's cool. I saw some on my walk yesterday!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545813195191340930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-86430568769094856912018-04-03T13:00:02.312-07:002018-04-03T13:00:02.312-07:00I use maple syrup quite a bit but it is not cheap ...I use maple syrup quite a bit but it is not cheap here. Cheers DianeRhodesiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159888599601532530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-21605480014838290132018-04-03T08:08:48.058-07:002018-04-03T08:08:48.058-07:00My grandparents lived in Brattleboro, Vermont and ...My grandparents lived in Brattleboro, Vermont and they always tapped their trees and made their own maple syrup. The room where they boiled the sap was connected to their kitchen and was also my Granddfather's shop where he made furniture. I will never forget the wonderful smell of sawdust and maple and have never experienced it in any other place. Thanks for reminding me of that.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12749133391349265563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-56098164806366177742018-04-03T07:19:45.664-07:002018-04-03T07:19:45.664-07:00This place was a small family production from what...This place was a small family production from what I could see, Danielle.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-56438616290834772352018-04-03T07:18:46.921-07:002018-04-03T07:18:46.921-07:00It is a sure sign of spring, AJC.It is a sure sign of spring, AJC.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-62758397149005835192018-04-03T07:18:02.445-07:002018-04-03T07:18:02.445-07:00It is a short season EC. I hope to find some of th...It is a short season EC. I hope to find some of the local product.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-59276698951596019902018-04-03T07:17:08.917-07:002018-04-03T07:17:08.917-07:00It is yummy on French toast Bill.It is yummy on French toast Bill.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-19260985043597007952018-04-03T07:16:33.535-07:002018-04-03T07:16:33.535-07:00I didn’t have any idea how many taps a tree could ...I didn’t have any idea how many taps a tree could have Barbara.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-78464700453773710052018-04-03T07:15:44.489-07:002018-04-03T07:15:44.489-07:00Maybe you could tap your trees, Debbie?Maybe you could tap your trees, Debbie?Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-23808488423608641902018-04-03T07:15:01.484-07:002018-04-03T07:15:01.484-07:00I’d love to see one of those modern productions, J...I’d love to see one of those modern productions, Joanne.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-37387694440376257302018-04-03T07:14:10.820-07:002018-04-03T07:14:10.820-07:00I don’t like manufactured syrups.I don’t like manufactured syrups.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-64100586588179322142018-04-03T07:13:22.419-07:002018-04-03T07:13:22.419-07:00I know. Maybe another time Mildred.I know. Maybe another time Mildred.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-30939562398747301192018-04-03T07:12:53.836-07:002018-04-03T07:12:53.836-07:00Love maple syrup in a variety of recipes. A pinch ...Love maple syrup in a variety of recipes. A pinch in salad dressing is delicious.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2293097948980376506.post-75639544019092462472018-04-03T07:11:58.062-07:002018-04-03T07:11:58.062-07:00I will visit a store which carries local product J...I will visit a store which carries local product Jan. Photos to follow.Marie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882722634065183364noreply@blogger.com