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Making Maple Syrup- Tree, Tap, Sap, Syrup

In this episode, I show the entire process of making maple syrup: 1. Tree Selection. 2. Tapping. 3. Sap collection. 4. Boiling down the sap in big pans over a roaring fire. 5. Finishing boil. 6. And the finished product, known as maple syrup. No additives whatsoever. Just 100% pure Canadian liquid gold. There is something very peaceful and fulfilling about working in the bush, especially when it comes to making maple syrup. I find the whole process to be relaxing and enjoyable, which is something I […]

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Wild Spring Delicacies- Ramps, Morels, Fiddleheads, Birch Sap

In the world of wild edibles, springtime offers a buffet of delicacies that can’t be found any other time of the year. Ramps/leeks, morel mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, and birch sap. The season for these wild edibles is short, and they can be tricky to find, but this episode will teach you how to: look for, identify, and prepare them for your plate.

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