It might have been Dave Amerikaner’s first time tapping a sugar maple tree, but even as an amateur, he could tell the fast-flowing stream was a lot of sap. Sap was falling from branches, running down ...

This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. There are windows of opportunity in nature, and one of my annual favorites is “sugaring time.” In late winter, tree sap begins to flow, and from the ...

This homemade buttermilk syrup recipe is a thick, velvety topping perfect for everything from buttermilk pancakes to Bel ...

Do you have any maple trees in your yard? How about a free weekend in February or March and maybe a backyard grill? Oh, and a lot of patience. If you do, you might be able to make some homemade maple ...

In the late winter months, when nighttime and daytime temperatures oscillate from deep-freezing to above-freezing, an imperceptible shift begins to take place in the trees around us. This huge ...

You might not have noticed, but drop by drop, the first harvest of 2021 has begun. There's more sunlight. Maple trees and their shallow roots break their dormancy, and the sap will be ready to rise up ...

Making a maple candy recipe requires little more than natural maple syrup, a bit of butter or oil, and a standard candy mold. If you crave the sweet maple candies sold at tourist shops, you need not ...

If you like the combination of sweet-savory flavors and want your sweet potatoes to have a sticky, caramelized finish, toss ...