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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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 Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 05:09:54 AM
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We made maple syrup for the first time ever this year!! We got a half gallon!!
Finishing it off....
Finished...
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More pictures on my blog! We will definitely continue this each year. We only use pure maple syrup, no corn syrup processed mixtures like Mrs. Butter...etc...
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://themostlycrunchyfarmgirl/wordpress.com
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 07:06:05 AM
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Great job Alicia! It looks delicious enjoy. My Windy Pines cousin, Michele, has been tapping trees for years. Her northwest WI syrup is delicious.
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 08:42:38 AM
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That... is... AWESOME!!! Alicia! I'm so excited for you! Kudos! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 08:54:25 AM
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Alicia, Firefox can't find your web blog. What am I doing wrong?
Betty in Pasco |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 09:15:57 AM
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Thanks Nini!! It is a bit time consuming. And it was trial and error. The first quart we made by combination of cooking on our woodstove in the basement and stovetop. Whereas, the second, was almost all outside, except finishing it off. It was MUCH quicker outside.
Many Blessings- Alicia #5232
http://themostlycrunchyfarmgirl.wordpress.com
www.simplyaroma.com/aliciawinkler 100% certified therapeutic grade essential oils
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DandeeRose Farmgirl Accessories and more!
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass; it's about learning to dance in the rain." |
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1404 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
1404 Posts |
Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 09:50:07 AM
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Alicia, it worked. Good sleuthing. Love the photograph at the top of your blog. I collect pictures of old barns and new. Some are so falling down, but the work still shows and the love that was put into creating the building.
I clicked on your blog link.
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Edited by - Betty J. on Mar 14 2014 4:16:50 PM |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Mar 15 2014 : 2:55:14 PM
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We're trying sugaring for the first time ourselves. We have 20 taps set, but the sap isn't running good yet. My husband got a propane burner that you would use for a clam or lobster feed. We're going to do ours outside. Can't wait! you can get sugaring supplies off craigs list and ebay.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2014 : 1:08:12 PM
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We sugared off some sap yesterday. Got a pint and a half
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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HodgeLodge
True Blue Farmgirl
662 Posts
Tiana
Berkeley Springs
WV
USA
662 Posts |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
1509 Posts |
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lovingewe
True Blue Farmgirl
212 Posts
marlyn-neleh
norwood
Ontario
Canada
212 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2014 : 7:26:43 PM
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Good for you Alicia. We have about 100 trees tapped here, but we are still too cold for the sap to run. I strongly suggest NOT to cook your sap down inside. It will leave a heavy sticky residue on your ceiling as it evaporates.WE do the kettle method on a outdoor fire, but BBQ's work as well. Needless to say we not only do our own sap but sell at farmers market as well.
Right now the snow is still knee deep here and at night is about 6F outside and during the day 15F, still a little too cold. Soon thought. Encouraging to see your production.
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Mar 30 2014 : 3:41:48 PM
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The weather for sugaring isn't as it should be. Way too cold when it was supposed to be warmer. we're still getting sap and freezing it to get the water out and condense the sugar to make boiling quicker. We've been getting about a pint to a pint and a half each time we boil off. it's quite interesting.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 7:58:06 PM
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Good for you Alicia (and Lorena!!!)
I just love Maple Syrup and sugaring is something I would love to try. I don't think it will work with Aspens though ;)
Farmgirl Sister #5392
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
http://amerryheartjournal.blogspot.com/
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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queenmushroom
True Blue Farmgirl
985 Posts
Lorena
Centerville
Me
USA
985 Posts |
Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 05:23:13 AM
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Sugared off again on Tuesday. Got 6 pints.
Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie |
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beekeepersgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1423 Posts
Luanne
Cresco
PA
USA
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Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 08:12:20 AM
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Last year we had 200 taps out, but this year the snow and ice in the woods were so bad we couldn't even get in there to tap. It has been a bad year for sap anyway - way too cold, and then got too warm. Last year we made 28 gallons.
Maybe next year!
Hugs,
Luanne
beekeepersgirl #691
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
My blog: finallyafarmgirl.blogspot.com
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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star-schipp
True Blue Farmgirl
942 Posts
Starletta
Middletown
Indiana
USA
942 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2014 : 12:51:10 PM
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Thanks for posting this - I'll be keeping on eye on this post and refer back when it comes sugaring time. Glad I found it! I'm certainly going to learn this skill this upcoming season.
EstleSchippFarm.blogspot.com
If you can't feed one hundred people, then just feed one. -Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
Master Food Preserver
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DandeeRose
True Blue Farmgirl
1509 Posts
Alicia
Charlestown, IN
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - May 13 2015 : 11:05:37 PM
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You girls are lucky to have trees to tap. Real maple syrup is special. I grew up using it. It's especially good on winter squash.
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