Bruce Hopper, owner of Pure BS Maple Shack in Auburn with his wife, Maria, is a jolly gentleman who brings jugs of maple syrup to his neighbors in exchange for allowing him to tap their glorious sugar ...

It takes 40 gallons of tree sap to create one gallon of maple syrup. The formula might come from science, but the result is pure magic, especially to Vermonters, who’ve been tapping and sugaring in ...

You probably know maple syrup as a topping for pancakes and waffles, but the uses of this hearty sweetener go beyond breakfast. Although it’s ideal for morning treats and baked goods, maple syrup is ...