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DandeeRose	Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 05:09:54 AM We made maple syrup for the first time ever this year!! We got a half gallon!! Finishing it off.... Finished... 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 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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DandeeRose	Posted - Jul 13 2015 : 12:36:06 PM It was a strange year. We didn't get much, either. :( Many Blessings- Alicia #5232 http://themostlycrunchyfarmgirl.wordpress.com 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."
queenmushroom	Posted - Jul 13 2015 : 12:01:31 PM We sugared off again this year. We froze the sap to concentrate it, which saves on boiling off. Due to excessive snow, we didn't get as much this year. Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie
DandeeRose	Posted - May 14 2015 : 05:18:22 AM :) 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."
Bonnie Ellis	Posted - May 13 2015 : 11:05:37 PM 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. grandmother and orphan farmgirl
DandeeRose	Posted - May 13 2015 : 7:36:21 PM We had a weird season this year; freeze, thaw (tap), freeze, then a fast warm up. The trees budded and it was done! We only made 2 gallons this year. 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."
star-schipp	Posted - Nov 23 2014 : 12:51:10 PM 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
DandeeRose	Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 08:17:50 AM Wow!!! 28 gallons!!! 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."
beekeepersgirl	Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 08:12:20 AM 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
queenmushroom	Posted - Apr 04 2014 : 05:23:13 AM Sugared off again on Tuesday. Got 6 pints. Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie
DandeeRose	Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 8:15:31 PM Wow Marlyn!! That is a lot!! That would be an interesting experiment Sharon! 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."
Calicogirl	Posted - Apr 03 2014 : 7:58:06 PM 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/
DandeeRose	Posted - Mar 30 2014 : 5:40:43 PM That is awesome Lorena! 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."
queenmushroom	Posted - Mar 30 2014 : 3:41:48 PM 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
lovingewe	Posted - Mar 17 2014 : 7:26:43 PM 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. www.cherishedelegance.blogspot.ca
DandeeRose	Posted - Mar 17 2014 : 4:47:06 PM Love all the Sugaring going on!!! :) 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."
HodgeLodge	Posted - Mar 17 2014 : 4:22:31 PM Now that is awesomeness, thanks for sharing. Farmgirl #4817-The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration of the five senses. ~Hanna Rion https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hodge-Lodge-Clothesline/285366378259342
queenmushroom	Posted - Mar 17 2014 : 1:08:12 PM We sugared off some sap yesterday. Got a pint and a half Patience is worth a bushel of brains...from a chinese fortune cookie
queenmushroom	Posted - Mar 15 2014 : 2:55:14 PM 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
DandeeRose	Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 3:37:01 PM Did you try just clicking on the link in my siggy?? 'Cause I have no clue... 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."
Betty J.	Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 09:50:07 AM 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. Betty in Pasco
DandeeRose	Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 09:15:57 AM 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."
DandeeRose	Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 09:13:02 AM Should work now... How irritating... :( 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."
DandeeRose	Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 09:11:53 AM Figured it out!! Give me 2 min! 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."
DandeeRose	Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 09:10:22 AM Did you try just clicking on the link in my siggy?? 'Cause I have no clue... 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."
Betty J.	Posted - Mar 14 2014 : 08:54:25 AM Alicia, Firefox can't find your web blog. What am I doing wrong? Betty in Pasco

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