Interesting maple syrup info...

[scrapquitler]

Does the "fancy" have the maple syrup/honey combo? If so, that's what I definitely want for my french toast and such..

No, Fancy is the lightest of the grades of Maple Syrup (and the most expensive) PURE maple syrup, no honey or anything else in it.

"US Grade AA Light Amber (Fancy)
A light amber colored syrup with a mild flavor, usually made from the first brief flows of the season. Considered the highest grade. "

My very favorite. Not the one to use for baking, this is definitely for pancakes, french toast and waffles

and this is where I buy it every year: http://www.whitingham-maplefest.us/corse.html

 

[kathie859]

Now I have to make French toast tomorrow. DH is the real maple syrup freak in the house...I like the butter flavored lite Mrs Butterworths.. Go figure.....

 

[TiggerStac]

Mmmm, would you mind sharing that recipe?

mmm....that sounds absolutely yummy. Care to share the recipe?

After spending my freshman year of college in northern Vermont, it is pure maple syrup for us.

We also do the Costco 100% maple syrup.

I ignored the pictures of the syrup they have on here, using real maple syrup, dark amber

Here is the link:
http://eatathomecooks.com/2011/03/maple-apple-chicken-in-the-slow-cooker.html

 

[MrsPete]

This isn't news.

Similarly, cheap bread that's darker in color and labled "Wheat Bread" isn't made with any whole wheat and has no health advantages over plain white bread. Almost all bread is "wheat bread". Compare the labels of the store brand's white bread and wheat bread. You'll see.

Similarly, Kraft singles contain essentially no cheese -- they're mostly vegetable oil. Note that they can't legally call them cheese; instead, they're labled "cheese food". Check it out at the grocery store. The sliced American cheese that's sold as "deluxe" and isn't wrapped is real cheese and has nutritional value (and tastes better).

Similarly, "spread" isn't the same thing as margarine (which has always been a poor substitute for butter anyway, as it offers no nutritional value). Spreads -- such as Country Crock -- are essentially half oil. That's why they're always soft and can spread easily over toast, and that's why they are no good for baking.

Similarly, "lite" products don't necessarily contain fewer calories. Lite is an advertising word and has no legal description. The product could be lighter in color, lighter on the carbs -- yet people construe it to mean fewer calories. Want to see a startling example? Check out the difference between Keiobasa and Lite Keiobasa.

The list could go on. It's up to the consumer to read labels and know what's in the products. They teach this stuff in high school health class.

 

[Rora]

I'm not surprised!

My parents never, ever bought maple syrup from the store. They always special ordered it from Vermont. I thought they were nuts growing up and then I tried Hungry Jack. YUCK. I was horrified.

I now import my syrup from VT. It's pricey but worth the splurge!