Learn the species of maple trees most commonly found in the United States, and how to tell them apart.

The autumn season is a time for pumpkin spice, apple cider, and maple flavors. The sweet syrup made from the sap of maple trees is often synonymous with pancakes, but this common condiment more ...

Maple syrup has been a cherished ingredient in North American culinary traditions for centuries, from well before the advent of European settlers. Native American tribes found that they could produce ...

It’s no secret that Vermont is the top dog when it comes to maple syrup (at least in the U.S. — nobody can compete with ...

What do maple syrup and rubber have in common? They are both made from tree sap (kind of like tree blood)! However, only maple syrup is an edible sweet treat. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with ...

The first day of spring is almost here, and next weekend, tree expert Lisa Nett will teach two classes at the Brooklyn Brainery on identifying London Planes and the science behind maple syrup. The ...

It takes 40 gallons of tree sap to create one gallon of maple syrup. The formula might come from science, but the result is pure magic, especially to Vermonters, who’ve been tapping and sugaring in ...