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    Maple Syrup

    The Morse family’s ancestors – who helped settle Central Vermont – were taught how to tap maple tress by Native Americans.  In those early years, they used hot rocks to evaporate the maple tree sap until only sugar remained.  This process was called “sugarin’.”

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    By Evan Kleiman • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    The Morse family’s ancestors – who helped settle Central Vermont – were taught how to tap maple tress by Native Americans. In those early years, they used hot rocks to evaporate the maple tree sap until only sugar remained. This process was called “sugarin’.”

    Burr Morse takes the mystery out of the maple tapping process, talks about the flavor variations and grades of syrup and shares a few of his favorite recipes.

    Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks website.

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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Jennifer Ferro

      Jennifer Ferro, President, KCRW, Los Angeles

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    The full episode

    7 of 8
    Eating in a War Zone; Girl Scout Cookies; Pairing Wine and Food
    1. 1:00The Market Report - Bok Choy and Cipollini Onions
    2. 8:00Comfort Food
    3. 15:00Food for the Homeless
    4. 22:00Eat Who You Are vs. You Are What You Eat
    5. 29:00Girl Scout Cookies
    6. 36:00Jet Tila
    7. 43:00Maple SyrupYou’re reading this
    8. 50:00Pairing Wine With Food
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