Very Good News About Maple Syrup

Batch 4 in the picture is still looking med light. We don't really grade it because we don't sell it, so we don't really care. We are boiling today in the sunshine and warm temperatures. What is even greater about maple syrup than we had known, is that it has been labeled "health food" . Yes it's actually good for you! Follow this link to find out what the latest research is saying. Health benefits of Maple Syrup. 20 maple syrup compounds have been discovered last year in preliminary research which can play a key role in human health. These compounds possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which have been shown to fight cancer, diabetes and bacterial illnesses. I GUESS WE WILL KEEP BOILING....!

Outwitting the Bears and other thoughts......

JP was again successful at providing 68 lbs of venison for the freezer from a nice 4 pointer. He has outwitted the bears that destroyed our bird feeders with a creation that had not foiled the raccoons until he applied the axle grease. Winter brings thoughts of our sugaring activity which will start up in a mere 2 mos. Does anyone wonder what on earth one does in retirement? We have found out what “creative juices” really means!!