Follows one New England family as they struggle to preserve an ancient, lucrative, and threatened agricultural art -- the sweetest harvest, maple syrup.
"A year in the life of one New England family as they work to preserve an ancient, lucrative, and threatened agricultural art-- the sweetest harvest, maple syrup."--Front jacket flap.
"Maple Sugar guides you through every step of home production and provides a fascinating glimpse into the legends, history, and inner workings of the maple tree and its sweet sap"--P. [4] of cover.
A perfect gift for maple lovers! Savor the surprising history of maple sugaring, learn to identify the various kinds of maple trees, discover how to tap your own trees and make your own syrup, and indulge yourself with more than 20 tempting recipes for old-fashioned treats like …
Provides guide for every step of home production with a glimpse into legends, history and the inner workings of the maple tree and its sweet sap.