Those of us with a hankering for real maple syrup may be in for a sweet surprise this year. North American “sugar shacks” just finished a massive year for maple syrup production. Record sap yields in ...

When I was growing up and my mom would make pancakes and bacon, I'd layer bacon pieces in between pancakes, then drown the stack with maple syrup to create a towering, sticky mess. The rest of my ...

The sap of the sugar maple tree is one of the most delicious natural sweeteners in the world, though it seems that not many people outside the northeastern United States and Canada appreciate its ...

Why would you choose a B grade if you can get an A? Ask a baker. They'll tell you that if you like richer, darker, more intense maple syrup, you should pick Grade B. But the idea that B beats A seems ...

There are windows of opportunity in nature, and one of my annual favorites is “sugaring time.” In late winter, tree sap begins to flow, and from the right trees, this sap can be collected and ...

Here's the scoop on one of the most commonly used ingredients in processed foods. “Corn syrup is a thick, sweet syrup made from the starch of corn and used in both home and commercial cooking,” says ...

Carley Millhone is a writer and editor based in the Midwest who covers health, women's wellness, and travel. Her work has appeared in publications like SELF, Greatist, and PureWow. Maple syrup is ...

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 ...