"In order to have the maple flavor come through, you need dark-colored syrup," says Sorkin. "I think the lighter flavored stuff is better in cocktails and on fresh fruit where you just want a little ...

The Northeast produces the vast majority of U.S. maple syrup because of cold, freezing nights followed by warm, above-freezing days in early spring.

Sugar maple and red maple are the most common trees to tap, but syrup can also be made from silver maple, black maple and boxelder.

The federal government has made a total of $930,000 available as loans to three maple syrup producers in northern New ...

Making maple syrup and savoring its flavor is a definite part of the process in enjoying one of nature’s wonderful seasonal bounties, writes columnist Tom Lounsbury.

Discover how the Environmental Quality Incentives Program is helping maple providers improve traditional methods, making maple syrup creation more efficient and less wasteful.

Lake Metroparks Farmpark will be hosting Maple Sugaring Weekends Feb. 28 to March 1 and March 7 to 8 to provide an opportunity to discover the history and science behind the production of pure maple ...

Maple Days are back at Old Sturbridge Village, a sweet annual tradition that means spring is right around the corner despite ...

The 66th annual Highland County Maple Festival is scheduled for the weekends of March 14-15 and 21-22. Mad Anthony Mud Run on Feb. 28 in Waynesboro The Mad Anthony Mud Run is a modified three-mile ...

Make some of cookbook author Melissa Clark’s best recipes, from skillet pork chops and crab-filled spoonbread to a fresh peach dessert, shrimp stew, and holiday-ready turkey.

Whisky is a spirit that rewards curiosity. The five cocktails here each ask something slightly different of it.

With a little bit of time, you can recreate the chicken nuggets of your childhood and your favorite dips at home.