Norway Maples commonly line urban streets, although they're considered invasive. There is much confusion online as to whether you can tap them for maple syrup. My experience says you can and should tap Norway Maples, as other factors make up for the shortcomings of Norway Maples.
Learn the best, most energy-efficient way to make small batch maple syrup in your kitchen. Crock-Pot? Instant Pot? On the stove? Recommendations, tips and tricks for the home hobbyist.
Just like we see these buds and we know the Magnolias are soon to bloom, God has been trying to get your attention and alert you to what’s ahead… I know, I know, you have…
A step into history explains why it's called maple sugaring, why colonists undertook this expensive tradition when there were cheaper options, and how they did it.
Tapping a tree and making your own homemade maple syrup is a true American tradition and the ideal urban homestead activity. If you’re like us right now and have virtually no yard, you can still…
Did you know you can make maple syrup from only one tree? Little did I know, the tree grown near open space is the ideal tree for maple syrup tapping, and maple syrup can be made in 6 EASY steps.
I wish I had a story like the epic wife of Proverbs 31... far from this, I found myself cycling through an emotional process of discovery, due diligence, dreaming, deliberating, doubt, and ultimately a decision.
This healthy gummy snack recipe wins hearts in so many ways. Kids love to eat them. They are SO simple for adults to make. And far from their highly processed and fructosed store-bought cousins, these gummies have no added sugar and numerous health benefits.
Dear Friends, I just wanted to catch you up on some of my mind life. There are a couple of dreams that I’ve been nurturing in the back of my head for quite some time,…