Maple Syrup Review and a Giveaway!
Erica Lea on Jul 22nd 2009
Ever since I was a very little girl, I have known what it is like to produce maple syrup. Trudging through the melting snow, hauling buckets heavy with the collected sap, and the pleasure of having your dad assure you that you are doing a good job.
I have never ever liked the horrid imitation syrups. If it’s not the real deal, I’d rather eat my pancakes with just butter.
Last week, the wonderful folks over at Coombs Family Farms sent me a sample of their maple syrup products. What initially impressed me was that they have produced 100% pure maple syrup since 1840, and have been producing certified organic maple syrup since 1988.
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When I tasted the syrup, I knew it was the real deal. It was rich and flavorful and reminded me of our own maple syrup. Their syrup has been described as a “deep, dark syrup evocative of a New England fall” and as “Deep, earthy, complex, the essence of spring in maple country (Gourmet, March 2006).”
Wouldn’t you like to try some for yourself?
Those very kind folks have sent me extra maple syrup products so that two lucky readers will win the following items:
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1 Jar of 100% Pure Coombs Family Maple Syrup
1 Jar of Maple Sugar
1 Maple Man Maple Sugar Candy
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Here’s how you can enter to win:
Leave a comment telling me whether or not you have ever tasted real maple syrup. Make sure to leave a valid e-mail address in the comment forum.
Only one comment per person.
No comments will be accepted after Wednesday, July 29th at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Using random.org, I will pick two (2) winners. I will then contact the winners and post the results. If the winners do now reply in 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen and contacted. Good luck!
Contest has now ended. No further comments will be accepted for consideration. Thanks to all who participated!
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Ah, maple syrup! We love it!!! My husband grew up on real maple syrup which came from their own trees (some of the time.) I however grew up on the imitation stuff… ugh! At present we live in the Interior of Alaska and the cost to have maple syrup shipped up here is astronomical but it is still cheaper than buying in the stores. Our children are willing to eat imitaion maple syrup but I absolutely refuse!
By the way, I can’t wait to make the maple banana cake once I have a working kitchen back.
I have tried it - had a bottle once and we really enjoyed it, but more in recipes than straight.
I grew up savoring the real Maple syrup. A small farm nearby made it yearly. I can only eat the real Maple Syrup, still. This is a special treat!
judy7885 at gmail dot com
It was love at first bite for me and REAL maple syrup. I haven’t been able to find any real syrup this summer in Tucson, though. Sad day!
I have tasted real maple syrup.
After you have tasted the real thing, nothing else ever tastes quite right! What a great giveaway! Thanks!
Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com
I have had real maple syrup and I love it! It is so delicious. I can just taste it now on pancakes and French Toast!
Thank you!
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I HATE tasted real maple syrup! My grandpa buys it for me from someone who makes it in his neighborhood! Nothing better!
Yes I have. My husbancd and I went to the Maple syrup Festival here in Michigan back in April. It is so awesome. I also got some whipped maple butter…Oh my, talk about total yummy!!
I have not had real honest to goodness Maple Syrup since I was about 12 years old, I can a;most taste it now. What a great giveaway! Thanks!
I have never tried real Maple syrup, but I bet it is delicious! I would love to try it, hope I win!
jellibeenz1978@hotmail.com
Yeah!! I am originally from NH so any opportunity to get the real stuff is wonderful. Thanks!!
Just this morning after a nice long walk I drenched my whole wheat pancakes in maple syrup … there is nothing like it
I would love to try this brand!
P.S. Just found your website and I LOVE it … am making your whole wheat pizza dough right now.
Hey,
I moved here from Poland a few years ago and we simply do not use maple syrup or any other maple products where I come from. I have tried some imitation maple syrup before but I don’t believe I’ve ever had REAL maple syrup. I’d love to try some!!!
By the way, I love your blog!
Sylwia
I have never had “real” maple syrup before. I only eat the imitation syrup if it is warmed up and I can pour a small amount on my plate to dip my pancakes, waffles, bacon, etc in. I would really like to try some real maple syrup! Thanks for the giveaway.
lynnebohman@gmail.com
My parents would have us help them drill the holes into the maple trees and help gather the buckets. I always loved the smell of the maple syrup cooking growing up. My mom would make pancakes and waffles for dinner after we had the first jar done. I miss those days. I cant do it where I live at now.
I have never tasted “real” maple syrup. Being originally from the West Coast, then moved to the South - I’ve just been brought up with store bought syrups. Just the way you describe the flavor makes my mouth water in anticipation!!!!
I have never tasted “real” maple syrup, but have always wanted to. I have read about the maple syrup from Vermont. Just looking at your pictures of the real thing, makes me want to try it.
Real maple syrup? It’s what I buy so that even my six children will know the original flavor.
Every year in march my family growing uo would travel north to Highland County Virginia to attend the annual Maple Festival where we would overdose on maple candy, maple syrup and incredible maple donuts.
I’ve only heard of how incredible real maple syrup is….I want to taste it!
Reena
reena@themomtest.com
PURE MAPLE SYRUP… YUM!! I have tasted pure maple syrup =)
It has been AGES since I had real maple syrup! When I was a little girl, my girl scout troop went to see how it was made and we got to tap a tree and try to collect the sap. It was freezing cold but it was a wonderful time! A great memory! The maple candy was always a face of mine when I was little as well. Nothing beats the fresh flavors!
I have tasted real maple syrup before and it was delicious!
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
I grew up in New England, and loved maple syrup and candies. I am now lactose intolerant, and gluten free.
A few drops of maple syrup on my gf oatmeal….have you tried it??? It’s happiness in a bowl.
I would love to win a package….will ensure many more days of happiness for breakfast!
My mom LOVES pure maple syrup, so yes, I’ve tasted it before.
I’m hoping to win this for her, because she deserves it.
I tasted it once, and never forgot it! My kids and I accompanied my husband on a trip to Burlington, VT, and I really could not believe the wonderful taste. Great prize, hope I win!
I’ve never tried it! It sounds really good!
I prefer real maple syrup, but lately we’ve been using un-gelled jellies (apple and blackberry) as our syrup. I’m looking forward to going back to my maple syrup.
Yum we love real maple syrup….
Actually I don’t believe I have ever tasted real maple syrup before. I do make homemade choke cherry and blueberry syrup however. I would love to try real maple syrup to see what the fuss could possibly be all about.
I have never tasted real Maple Syrup. I have never thought that it could be much better than Mrs. Butterworth. But hearing you describe your adventures in gathering the sap and whatnot intrigued me. This also happens to be my first time visiting your website. I was looking up Soft White Wheat for something I am doing and happened upon your website. I love it!! I am anxious also to purchase some Sucanat.
Anyways, win the drawing or not, I was wondering if you would be okay if I put a link to your site on my Food Storage Blog? I love your tips. Very informational!!