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Old 12-06-2009, 11:04 AM
 
Location: Bernanke's Financial Laboratory
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I told the wife last weekend that I'm fed-up with getting served cheap syrup made from corn and God knows what else, and from where else. Heck, I've probably been eating paint chips from China judging by the ingredients list on some of the stuff she's been buying.

Anyway, I threatened last weekend that if she didn't buy me some real Maple syrup that I was trading her in on a nice Vermont babe that would serve it.

Oh, what a delicious breakfast I had today: bacon, sausage links, French Toast made from French bread, covered in butter, and topped with real Maple syrup.

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Old 12-06-2009, 11:14 AM
 
Location: On the west side of the Tetons
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Yup. Real Vermont syrup is the only way to go. Since my family is awesome, they ship it to me in Idaho so I don't have to suffer. Syrup and Cabot cheese, yum!
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Old 12-06-2009, 11:35 AM
 
Location: Rutland, VT
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I once ordered pancakes in a Marblehead, MA diner that was clearly a local favorite. I poured syrup over them, took a bite, and nearly hurled. The waitress confirmed it was corn syrup and said she could bring me real maple syrup for an extra charge -- well, duh, please do, along with a whole new breakfast, and next time maybe warn a person!

Ugh, I have never tasted such gack. I mean, I know taste is subjective but are there really people who like that stuff?
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Old 12-06-2009, 04:25 PM
 
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There is nothing as good as real syrup from Vermont or Canada.
I used to buy it occasionally in NY but it costs too much to buy here. I knew a gal whose husband was a farmer and they sell syrup.

She quoted me a really high price. I said, "What about for friends?" and she said that is the price.

Yeah, real is worth it but the cost...???

Sheryl...
When you eat out around New England, they will often warn you in restaurants that 'real syrup' is X amount extra. I've seen it in several states.

This corn syrup stuff...they can't call it maple syrup legally...it has to be called 'pancake syrup' or something else.
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Old 12-06-2009, 05:58 PM
 
Location: The Woods
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There is nothing as good as real syrup from Vermont or Canada.
I used to buy it occasionally in NY but it costs too much to buy here. I knew a gal whose husband was a farmer and they sell syrup.

She quoted me a really high price. I said, "What about for friends?" and she said that is the price.

Yeah, real is worth it but the cost...???

Sheryl...
When you eat out around New England, they will often warn you in restaurants that 'real syrup' is X amount extra. I've seen it in several states.

This corn syrup stuff...they can't call it maple syrup legally...it has to be called 'pancake syrup' or something else.
It is expensive to buy. It takes a lot of work (and sap and fuel and there's the equipment investment) to make a gallon of syrup. I got mine for "free," as part of my pay for helping someone make a big batch (lots and lots of syrup...). Not really "free" though as I worked for it. But other years I've gotten it cheap from friends...need to know the right people...
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Old 12-06-2009, 08:09 PM
 
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If it isn't maple syrup, it sure doesn't belong on pancakes.
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Old 12-07-2009, 05:42 AM
 
Location: Rutland, VT
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It is expensive to buy. It takes a lot of work (and sap and fuel and there's the equipment investment) to make a gallon of syrup. I got mine for "free," as part of my pay for helping someone make a big batch (lots and lots of syrup...). Not really "free" though as I worked for it. But other years I've gotten it cheap from friends...need to know the right people...

We buy it regularly in bulk from the co-op, which makes it a tad less expensive. I like the dark grades better. Once in a while someone gives it to us as a gift and we're always grateful.
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Old 12-07-2009, 05:54 AM
 
Location: Vermont
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The Christmas Tree Shops sometimes carry grade B from Maple Grove or McClure's. Reasonable price too.
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Old 12-07-2009, 06:31 AM
 
Location: Rutland, VT
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The Christmas Tree Shops sometimes carry grade B from Maple Grove or McClure's. Reasonable price too.

Thanks! I had no idea maple syrup was at stores besides grocery or Vermont gift stores. Where is a Christmas Tree Shop? Do they tend to have lower prices?
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Old 12-07-2009, 07:08 AM
 
Location: Vermont
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It's a big box chain (your favorite ).

Christmas Tree Shops - Don't You Just Love a Bargain
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