Mar 01, 2000 the nearings food and living philosophies have provided the guidelines for many who seek a simpler way of life. Learn to identify different kinds of maple trees and get inspired to tap the sugar maples in your backyard. The three books are the maple sugar book by helen and scott nearing, published in 1950, maple sugarin in vermont. Latest conditions will be given for many of the sites below and conditions vary from area to area. Herd also includes tempting recipes that use syrup in oldfashioned. Cary and the cary maple sugar company at the link here or at. Although there are approximately 22 species of maple trees that produce sap, there are three primarily varieties. Maple syrup from the sugarhouse by laurie lazzaro knowlton. Once almost all the water has been boiled off, all that is left is a solid sugar. Practical details for modern sugaring and remarks on pioneering in the 20th century. Maple sugaring was an important source of cash for the nearings, as it continues to be for many farmers today.
Family and friends join them to help in the process of turning the sap into maple syrup. Being a plain practical account of the art of sugaring designed to promote an acquaintance with the ancient as well as modern. It clearly explains the industry, products, and processes of maple sugaring. Past issues of the maple syrup digest maple syrup history. For an extension activity, try the my sugar bush writing and drawing prompt. The maple syrup book by janet eagleson, rosemary hasner. The maple sugar book by helen and scott nearing signed first. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. About the author tim herd is the executive director of a parks and open space commission in pennsylvanias pocono mountains. The goal of tap my trees is to promote tapping maple trees by families at home and educators homeschooling and school based. A different take on the indian folklore behind syrup.
A homesteaders personal collection, loving and leaving the good life, simple food for the good life, and coauthor with scott nearing of the maple sugar book. When the maple sugar book came out in 1950, it was hailed as the best treatise ever written on the maple industry george stufflebeam, 1949 president of the vermont sugarmakers association, and was the only compendium of sugaring lore, science and. The maple sugar book, being a plain, practical account of the art of sugaring designed to promote an acquaintance with the ancient as well as the modern practise, together with remarks on pioneering as a way of living in the twentieth century. A halfcentury ago, the world was trying to heal the wounds of global war. Together with remarks on pioneering as a way of living in the twentieth century by scott nearing. Maple sugaring equipment and supplies books bascom maple. We also carry quite a few cookbooks, some that have maple syrup or maple sugar in every recipe. The book closes with a section that describes some of the philosophy of the nearings homesteading project, especially those aspects related to maple sugaring. Together with remarks on pioneering as a way of living in the twentieth century by nearing, helen and publisher chelsea green publishing.
This book however, drags for some time, and you get kinda lost in all the business deals and maple trading. The maple sugar book by scott nearing, helen nearing alibris. Helen is the author of wise words for the good life. Maple mayhem a sugar grove mystery by jessie crockett is a good cozy mystery set in sugar grove where maple syrup is what most people harvest. The robust, thick syrup marked grade b fairly bursts with maple flavor, but. Sugar maple acer saccharum tree identification sheet.
The making of a maple syrup empire about the story of george c. Together with remarks on pioneering as a way of living in the twentieth century good life series on. Homemade maple syrup is a wonderful free treat and an excellent. The maple sugar book has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Now, the revised third edition of this classic cookbook features fullcolor photographs and a dozen of the authors favorite new recipes. On of the most thorough maple syrup books ive come across. For kids who love maple syrup and who are curious to know how it is made, this is a great book. Farrells book is a must for any novice or beginning sugarmaker. Here you can learn all about our award winning product. A great book for someone who wants to learn a little more about maple syrup or do some cooking. Im always impressed by the titles put out by kids can press, and the maple syrup book is no exception.
Maple sugar is a 100% natural alternative sweetener long prized for its unique, rich sweetness. Excellent book that walks through accurate information about how maple syrup was discovered and how it was tapped. Indigenous people living on a subsistence diet through the winter have celebrated this moon and this season for countless generations. From the tap on the tree to the pancakes on your plate, tim herd explains every nuanced step of the sugaring process. Dani and her family have been in the maple sugar business for generations and dani is taking it one step further by trying to start a coop between all the growers to make it more economical for all of them. Once the tree is mature, it can continue to give sap for about 100 years.
Its been really cold and maple producers are gearing up and will do their best to provide wonderful maple sugar production. Maple syrup products tap my trees maple sugaring for the. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Thats when you know the season is coming baird farm maple syrup. The maple sugar book, being a plain, practical account of. If the pancakes or waffles are hot off the griddle, the maple sugar will melt a bit and, if you use a little butter, it becomes a very merry maplebutter marriage. We carry books and videos to cover all aspects of maple syrup. Scott nearing chronicles the history of maple sugaring, spanning native american traditions through modern practices, and explains the production process from tapping through marketing. It has a clear plastic cover that can be wiped off if it gets too close to something sticky. The maple sugar book buy online best the maple sugar book.
The maple sugar book book by scott nearing, helen nearing. Together with remarks on pioneering as a way of living in the twentieth century good life series by helen nearing 20000301 helen nearing. Maple sugaring equipment and supplies maple sugar sap to. Maple sugar book, the food processing books cooking. Jan 23, 2018 it takes about 40 years for a sugar maple tree to be ready to be tapped. For experienced sugarmakers this is a book to join the nearings the maple sugar book and the north american maple syrup producers manual. People were rushing to make up for lost time, grasping for material wealth. The cookies paired with the icing made a delicious treat. The maple sugar book, together with remarks on pioneering. The maple sugar book by helen nearing chelsea green publishing. Maple syrup history exploring the past world of maple syrup. I leave my book in my chair for a moment as i walk around to the front of the house, where to my pleasant surprise i see the maple sugar moon, or the first quarter at least. Fact sheet 51, 1993 university of florida, environmental horticulture. This particular collectors item is from a well caredfor collection of over 4,500 different titles that we are currently working on putting online for sale.
This is a spiral bound book so it always lays flat. A complete and fascinating resource filled with history, romance and sweet flavors, the maple syrup book provides the full story behind a. What part of the world and time of year does the maple sugar industry function and why. How to make maple syrup together with remarks on pioneering as a way of living in the twentieth century. Adventist youth honors answer booknaturemaple sugar. To make a bigger batch of maple sugar, follow the recipe above but use a 32ounce 950milliliter bottle of maple syrup and a stock pot. The nearings food and living philosophies have provided the guidelines for many who seek a simpler way of life.
The maple sugar book by helen nearing, 97818902637, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. From the backyard sugarmaker to the larger commercial producers. The industry shift from maple sugar to maple syrup was fairly gradual, but was well on it is way in the 1870s and 1880s. This book covers the history of sugaring from native american to modern times, with practical tips. Helen nearing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In an age of microchips and software that are obsolete before you can install them, maple sugaring is a process thats stood the test of time. Modern practices are included along with activities and recipes. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This is where the maple trees that produce sugar grow and where the weather gets cold enough to produce a good flow of sap when there are warm days with the temperature above freezing and nights with the temperature below.
How to make maple syrup and the science of maple sap. The history, lore, and howto behind this sweet treat 9781603427357 by herd, tim and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Curious about why maple sap is sweet, or where it comes from. Free download of maple sugar moon by john raymond weber. We are the leading site for home based maple sugaring, the process of sap collection and making maple syrup. Maple syrup cookbook has convinced thousands of readers that maple syrup makes everything taste better. The maple sugar book, together with remarks on pioneering as a way of living in the twentieth century. The sugar house journal is a log book for all sugarmakers. Youll end up with about 3 cups 420 grams maple sugar. Maple sugar guides you through every step of home production and provides a fascinating glimpse into the legends, history, and inner workings of the maple tree and its sweet sap. Jan 22, 20 ill use maple sugar in the batter itself, but more often than not, i sprinkle it on top as more of a garnish.
The history, lore, and howto behind this sweet treat herd, tim on. Forest service fact sheet on the life history of the sugar maple tree. And then the last chapter is full of maple delights. This book is filled with a history of sugaring from native american to modern times, with practical tips on how to sap trees, process sap, and market syrup.
This section includes chapters on maintenance of the sugar bush, equipment for sugaring, sap and weather, making sugar, making syrup, and marketing. Maple sugar moon toward a spirituality of creation care. The maple sugar book, being a plain, practical account of the. This was the era of total electric living, a phrase beamed into. Fifty years after its original publication in 1950,the maple sugar book is as relevant as ever to the homestead or smallscale commercial practitioner.
A complete and fascinating resource filled with history, romance and sweet flavors, the maple syrup book provides the full story behind a longstanding and important north american tradition. A worthwhile edition for the bibliophile, nearing scholar, and maple sugar producer. You can even shop our online store and purchase the finest maple sugar available. A halfcentury ago, the world was trying to heal the wounds of. For bulk or wholesale orders, please contact me directly. Find the maple sugar book by nearing, helen and scott at biblio. Sugar maple may look like your postcardperfect vermont town but thats where the similarity ends. Kelsey and her father begin harvesting sap from sugar maple trees. Mar 26, 2020 in addition maple sugar was being underpriced by the more popular refined white cane sugar, leading the maple industry to refocus its attention and production on maple syrup as different and unique from table sugar. Maple sugar is what remains after the sap of the sugar maple is boiled for longer than is needed to create maple syrup or maple taffy.
The maple sugar book by helen nearing chelsea green. Americas leading bulk maple sugar supplier bascom family farms. Fifty years after its original publication in 1950, the maple sugar book is as relevant as ever to the homestead or smallscale commercial practitioner. Together with remarks on pioneering as a way of living in the twentieth century good life series on free shipping on qualified orders. Filled with relevant vocabulary, the book is a great introduction to how maple syrup is made. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Explore the fascinating history of maple sugaring in this informative guide to all things syrup. The history, lore, and howto behind this sweet treat.
Apr 07, 2017 ever wondered how to make maple syrup. Neat to understand how the maple sugar economy works, couldve done it in fewer pages. A selection of recipes, including maple salmon, maple marinated chicken wings and maple sugar pecans. A good life center book by scott nearing and helen nearing 2000, paperback, anniversary at the best online prices at ebay. It explains the maple syrup process through the eyes of a fictional little girl and her family, who live on a lot with maple sugar trees. Together with remarks on pioneering as a way of living in the twentieth century good life series by helen nearing 20000301. A little more scientific, maybe, than the other maple sugar book i read. Ive been intrigued by maple sugar since i read laura ingalls wilders little house in the big woods as a child. I whipped up some vanilla buttercream icing and added a little maple syrup and cinnamon to the icing for some added flare. May 04, 2011 however, maple sugar, maple sap and maple syrup continued to play a role in diplomacy, albeit, in internal diplomatic relations, and diplomatic relations with the clergy. Jul 14, 2019 so grab a copy of my book, sweet maple, or my course, making maple sugar, if you want to know every detail about all things maple. Buy the maple sugar book by scott nearing, helen nearing online at alibris. From the history and lore of maple syrup to how one can make their own syrup today.
By composition, this sugar is about 90% sucrose, the remainder consisting of variable amounts of glucose and fructose. Formed when the sap of sugar maples is boiled for longer than is needed to create maple syrup, the result is pure maple syrup granules. Maple sugaring was an important source of cash for the nearings, as it continues to be for many new england farmers today. Nov 12, 2019 to make a bigger batch of maple sugar, follow the recipe above but use a 32ounce 950milliliter bottle of maple syrup and a stock pot. Practical details for modern sugaring and remarks on.