.: OUR VERY OWN MAPLE SYRUP TAPPED FROM OUR TREE

Monday, March 14, 2011

OUR VERY OWN MAPLE SYRUP TAPPED FROM OUR TREE

Don't let this label deceive you. This is the maple syrup that we boiled down from tree sap!! Is it nerdy that I think this is REALLY cool?!! It is delicious and we have been enjoying it on our pancakes this week.

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Ben and LaurieMarch 19, 2011 at 1:45 AM
That is so awesome! I always wanted to try that--ever since I saw them tapping the trees at the Farm Park. You and Dave are so good at trying things like that. What a fun way to make memories! Tasty too!!
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Melanie@Crafty CupboardMarch 23, 2011 at 11:55 PM
WHAT? That is totally awesome! Your life is so much more exciting than ours :)
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thecollettesMarch 26, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Laurie--it is SO easy. Get yourself a spile so that you'll be ready to go next year. :)
Mel--you are funny, I'm pretty sure you are the most creative and exciting person I know.
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Monday, March 14, 2011

OUR VERY OWN MAPLE SYRUP TAPPED FROM OUR TREE

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