Honey and maple syrup offer more nutrients than sugar but still need to be consumed in moderation as all are added sugars. Both honey and maple syrup have a lower glycemic index than white sugar, ...

Step away from the sugar bowl. Our local honey and maple syrup boast benefits that make them smarter sweetener choices. When it comes to everyday sweetening, honey and maple syrup are often overlooked ...

The human body is hardwired to like sweet foods. That was useful for our caveman ancestors who sometimes dealt with long periods of hunger or fasting when resources were scarce. But it’s not always ...

Maple syrup poured over pancakes, waffles or French toast is a sweet breakfast comfort food, especially on cold winter days. It has a distinct taste and aroma with notes of caramel, butterscotch and ...

Spring may barely have sprung, but the maple harvest of North America is drawing to a close. Almost all true maple syrup comes from the United States and Canada, with Quebec producing 72 per cent of ...

This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. 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 ...

Producing other kinds of syrup could be a natural way for farmers to safeguard their harvest against warmer weather and pests. But maple experts say, the most famous syrup is here to stay. CONCORD, ...

Steam flows like a river of white puffy clouds from a sugar shack on a dirt road in rural Marathon County. Inside, Mitch Hoyt wheels up to a sleek stainless steel cooker reminiscent of an old steam ...

In Spring we celebrate changes in nature, and when sap starts rising in maple trees _ it’s a first indication that Spring is right around the corner. Area families gathered at River Trail Nature ...