It seems the question I get the most about how to make syrup is a pretty simple one–“What tools do I need?” If you’re just trying this out and only tapping a few trees for fun, you can keep it very low key. A few taps and buckets and a large pan over the fire […]
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There are a few questions that all successful parents ask themselves, whether they know it or not. Answering these questions will give us insight into our success (or failures) as a parent. {Scroll down for the 4 Questions Successful Parents Need to Ask Themselves.} If you’d rather listen than read about this topic, you’ll love
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Squirrels on a Maple Syrup Farm If you’re a sugarmaker, chances are you’ve gone head-to-head a few times with a squirrel who is after the same sweet sap that you are. Whether you own a large, professional maple syrup farm, a rural sugarbush (like our family), or just tap a tree or two in your
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I’m Kinda Obsessed With Maple Syrup I kinda love helping folks who want to know how to make syrup. So I talk about it in workshops across the country and I write about it. A lot. You’ll find a ton of information about how to make maple syrup ere on the blog and in the
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Need a great gift idea? Give a gift of homestead recipes. Birthday gift, hostess gift, wedding gift, or even an NDIP gift (No Day In Particular gifts let someone special know you care about them in a really memorable way)… All are great times to give a gift of homestead recipes. Real food recipes. The
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It’s crazy really. I am thrilled to be featured in the new issue of Where Women Create Work. But it’s crazy. I never would have dreamed I’d seriously be in a magazine, not alone the author of the article… and my brand the topic of the article! How this crazy ride started And this whole
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Kombucha has become a staple in our family’s kitchen. Aside from Bill, who is my favorite sugarmaker but not a soul-mate when it comes to loving kombucha, our family loves kombucha. Okay, I’ll just admit it, Bill refuses to taste kombucha. He just can’t get over the look of that scoby. But that’s fine, it
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If you know me, you know I had to do it… If you’ve grabbed a copy of my brand-new book, Sweet Maple (affiliate link there), you know I’m bound and determined to make everything that I can with the best choice of sugar known to man… all-natural maple syrup. Go here to grab a copy of
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Yes a Maple Queen can Love Honey too Yes, folks know me as the “Maple Queen,” but first of all that was never a self-imposed title. (Y’all know I would only call myself the Queen of Mishaps. 😉 ) And second of all, a girl can have a second love when it comes to all-natural
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Looking for a link to order Sweet Maple? Look no further, order on amazon right here. (affiliate link) Or go here for a peek inside the book–including some yummy recipes! So I did these things… A few days ago I did this thing… and then another thing… While they seemed unrelated at the time yet,
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