{"product_id":"sweet-maple-9781493037773","title":"Sweet Maple","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet Maple is an instructional book on backyard sugarmaking that's also the story of one family's connection to the past on a small New England sugar farm.Throughout its pages, Michelle (the sugarmaker's wife) gives advice on:?the 22 different kinds of trees that can be tapped. ?the process of making syrup, to help you decide what level is right for you.   ?how to make alternative treats, such lilac syrup.?the health benefits of maple products, which contain more than 40 antioxidants.  ?substituting processed sugar with all-natural maple syrup in any recipe. ?the 3 steps to making maple sugar.   ?how to make irresistible maple cream and how to enjoy it. While learning the art of sugarmaking alongside her husband, Michelle guides readers through every step of all-natural syrup production, with directions for tapping one tree or dozens, while detailing the life-changing benefits of using maple syrup in the kitchen.Interspersed with sugaring techniques, tips, sidebars, and storytelling, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“If I can ever figure out a way to grow sugar maples out here on the Wyoming prairie, Sweet Maple will be the resource I turn to first! Michelle masterfully walks the reader through not only the romance of sugaring, but also the practical steps of each part of the process. And thankfully, regardless of whether or not you plan to harvest your own syrup, the mouth-watering maple-infused recipes can be made by anyone. I highly recommend adding this book to your homesteading library!” —Jill Winger\u2028author of Natural Homestead and Your Custom Homestead and owner of ThePrairieHomestead.com  \"In Sweet Maple, Michelle infuses beauty and practicality into the annual event that kicks off the spring season of hope and promise—making maple syrup! Despite the labor sugaring season may bring, the payoff in deliciously sweet, rich, golden syrup is totally worth every bit of it. Michelle's joy in the season is infectious. In fact, before you're through reading it, you'll be longing for February to come so you can start drilling your taps and putting into practice the information laid out in Sweet Maple. Be forewarned: the collection of recipes is dangerous! And it's no wonder with recipes like Raised Donuts with Maple Glaze, Maple Fudge, Cinnamon Maple Bagels, and Maple Sourdough Bread. But what has me most intrigued is the maple sugar and maple cream. I can’t wait to try them all!\" —Quinn Veon\u2028author of Cake Stand: Fresh From the Market Farmstead Cakes and Farmstead Pie and owner of ReformationAcres.com  “Michelle and her family's passion and perseverance can inspire not only the suburbanite who might like to tap a sizable maple tree in the backyard, but also the more serious maple syrup makers in well-treed rural areas. Her informational and enthusiastic writing will encourage many readers to experience making maple syrup for themselves. Also, the artistic photographs lend much appeal to the reading of Sweet Maple. Congratulations are in order for Michelle's first homesteading book!” —David Tatnall\u2028Extension Horticulturist, University of Delaware   “No need to take years learning the hard lessons of making your own maple syrup. Michelle takes you along with her family making you feel like you are right there learning the ins and outs of making maple syrup that took her years to learn.” —Al Lumnah\u2028creator of Lumnah Acres youtube channel:\u2028a guide to modern homesteading, self sufficiency, and freedom","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885859025239,"sku":"9781493037773","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sweet-maple-9781493037773","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}