There have been many things we have dreamed about over the years, many to do with having a bit of land. We are currently in the process of planning an outdoor oven, a move able chicken coop and of course chickens, play structures, gardens, outdoor art, and dreaming new dreams.
One of these has been collecting sap and boiling it to syrup. Thanks to friends we have been doing that.
Three trees tapped have given us close to 40 Ls of sap. After boiling we finish boiling all of it we expect a few cups of syrup. We have set up a tripod over the outdoor fire and have it going all day. Which of course means our expert fire tenders are put to work, lunch is cooked outside and more plans for the tripod are made. There is lots of talk about maple syrup plans- special giant pancakes, eaten on the back deck, washed down with maple syrup tea. A ceremonial meal to celebrate.
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Do you remember the year you had a maple birthday cake with maple icing? Recipe courtesy of Sue Fox. I'll look it up if you like
that would be great. sue fox...the name is very familiar....oh i remember her. thanks
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