Maple syrup is a more recent phenomenon than some people may think. While maple sugar was common for centuries, maple syrup wasn't economical to produce until the turn of the 20th century. At the time ...

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Many see maple syrup as a breakfast necessity, especially for waffles and pancakes. It comes in different flavors and sizes, and believe it or not, it can last for up to a year if stored properly.

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Just 20 years ago, Cory Krieg was startled to hear about a Vermont maple sugar operation with 10,000 taps. It was the largest he’d heard of. “That really blew my mind,” said Krieg, who has 300 taps on ...

Oregon hasn’t traditionally made a lot of maple syrup, largely because there’s more money in Douglas fir trees than maple trees. Doug firs produce straight logs that are good for construction. Maples, ...