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A little over a year ago, a movie licenser working on a Netflix Rom-Com film called 'The Life List' contacted us about a 'product placement' opportunity. They were shooting in a scene set in Burlington VT (though filmed in upstate NY) and were creating a store-front. The film's art director discovered our brand and hoped to include many of our products. We of course were very honored and excited to be in a movie! Then we came down to earth and had to make sure it wasn't a scam. Quickly verified, we shipped off several items to Brooklyn.  This was...

Learn about the origins of National Pancake Day and when it will occur this year. 

A team from Laval University in Quebec has discovered compelling evidence that replacing just two tablespoons of refined sugar with pure maple syrup could significantly reduce several key risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Their results were published in The Journal of Nutrition Volume 154, October 2024.  Their study involved a randomized, double-blind, controlled crossover trial with 42 overweight adults. Participants were instructed to substitute 5% of their total caloric intake from added sugars with either maple syrup or a sucrose syrup for 8 wk. The study concluded that:Substituting refined sugars with maple syrup in individuals with mild metabolic alterations result...

Ingredients 2 Cups of Mixed Nuts. Any type of nut is ok, we like almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, and pistachios.  You can make mixed batches or a patch of all one type like cashews.    1/2 Cup Maple Syrup (I like amber but if you want a stronger maple flavor try dark maple syrup). Directions Roasted Nuts - Spread 2 cups of mixed nuts on a shallow cookie sheets. Place in oven at 350 deg F and roast for 12-15 minutes. In a heavy saucepan heat maple syrup to boiling, about 5 minutes.   Reduce heat to low and continue boiling...