Delighting in nature's best-loved sweet.

"A fun and fact-filled work guaranteed to delight folks of all ages."
-Library Journal

 

In this richly illustrated book, the authors explore every aspect of maple syrup. They relate Native legends surrounding its discovery and explain its importance in the pioneer diet. They cover the sugar maple's exalted status in the maple tree family, and reveal why maple sap is still one of nature's great mysteries.

Also included are:

• Details about how sugar maples are tapped and how the sap is collected
• Insights from producers who reveal their affection for a shared passion
• A special "maple syrup flavor wheel" that describes the many colors, grades and flavor variations available
• A selection of recipes, including maple salmon, maple-marinated chicken wings and maple sugar pecans.

A complete and fascinating resource filled with history, romance and sweet flavors, The Maple Syrup Book provides the full story behind a long-standing and important North American tradition.

 

by Janet Eagleson, photography by Rosemary G. Hasner

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An excellent resource for any teacher who is looking for background information to support the study of the origins of, or the process of making, maple syrup.

Canadian Teacher

Rosemary Hasner's joy in maple syrup and its production are evident in her writing... well written in an easy, conversational style, it's also a great reference for teachers who want to incorporate syrup making and sugaring into class programs.

Halton Compass

[Captures] every aspect of maple syrup--from its history to tapping and collecting sap to its various grades, flavors and colors. The book even offers recipes for using your hard-earned maple products. Vivid photos help tell the story of this North American tradition. The Maple Syrup book is your complete resource for maple syrup.

Hobby Farms

The book explains the different colours, flavours, and grades of the golden syrup, with a brief history, tips and techniques for making your own, and delicious maple syrup-based recipes.

Destinations

Copiously illustrated with photographs.

Montreal Gazette

A lovely little book... full of beautiful photos (historical and new) and descriptions of the cultures and customs centered on making maple syrup.

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Fun and fact-filled ... guaranteed to delight folks of all ages. ... A complete and fascinating resource filled with history, romance and sweet flavours.

Kingston This Week

The full story on maple syrup... This useful resource is also a beautiful book to view.

Due West Magazine

Full of information about our North American delicacy ... a complete volume that will teach children and adults everything that they wish to know about syrup making.... Well written in an easy, conversational style, it's also a great reference for teachers who want to incorporate syrup-making and sugaring into class programs.

Diversions

Eagleson brings maple syrup to life in this fascinating look at the history, making, and enjoyment of this popular sweet liquid... Overall this is a fun and fact-filled work guaranteed to delight folks of all ages.

Library Journal

Great recipes ... cover the history of maple syrup and educates the reader in the making and grading of maple syrup today.

Muskoka Today

Offer readers a wonderful taste of the history of maple syrup... There is also a romance attached to making maple syrup... sugar shacks, sleigh rides, traditional foods, folk music.

Telegram and Gazette News (Worcester MA)