Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Maple Goodies Giveaway

In case you missed it… To celebrate the maple syrup season, Ithaca's Food Web is giving away a free maple goodies gift basket, thanks to the folks at the New York State Maple Producers Association. To enter the give-away, comment on this post with your favorite use for maple syrup (a recipe? on a particular food?). The contest ends on March 21, 2012 at 5pm. At that point, I'll enter contestants' names into http://www.random.org/ to choose the winner. Then, the winner will need to email me a name, address, and phone number, so that the NYS Maple Producers can send you your gift (no spam, I promise).

For this weekend's maple events, check out:
SapSquatch in Enfield
Sweetrees Maple Products, 761 Glen Road, Berkshire, NY, (315) 699-3855
And, http://www.mapleweekend.com/ has more info about events across NYS.

11 comments:

  1. MarkMarch 20, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Sometimes we like to pull carrots right out the ground or from our root cellar store and boil them in water flavored with maple syrup. It imparts a delicate flavor of maple to the carrots and boy, are they good!

    - Mark

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  2. mhaithacaMarch 20, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    I love using maple syrup in roasted butternut squash soup!

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  3. Rachel FirakMarch 21, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Wow, cool idea!!

    Does maple sap count? I've been using it instead of water in my bread this past month.

    My favorite maple syrup dish is probably maple glazed parsnips- parsnips salted, then seared in butter or sesame oil, covered for a few minutes, drizzled with maple syrup, and covered again til tender.

    For warming winter pancakes, spiced syrup is great! I use mulling spices- organic orange peel, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, peppercorns, cardamom, or any combination of the above- and heat them gently with the syrup for just a few minutes. Great with apple pancakes!

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  4. Ithaca's Food WebMarch 21, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    I love these ideas! Can't wait to hear more!

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  5. LindaMarch 21, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    I like my maple syrup (dark preferred) straight up on any traditionally made, right off the grill pancake or as a sweetener on oatmeal. Maple syrup doesn't need anything to enhance its already distinct flavor. It is already wonderful!

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  6. AshleyMarch 21, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    A classic that never gets old is with french toast, served on the side. The syrup has to be on the side to ensure each bite has the perfect amount.

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  7. JenMarch 21, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I use it to sweeten tea (especially vanilla tea) and on pancakes, though the pancake is more of an excuse to eat lots of maple syrup than a dish in its own right.

    In the winter I like to make a roasted brisket that cooks in a mixture of maple syrup, garlic, and rosemary for hours, with slices of apple on the side.

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  8. Pat CourtMarch 21, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I use maple syrup on any variety of baked squash, sprinkled with cinnamon.

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  9. Ithaca's Food WebMarch 21, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    It's so great to hear all these maple-y ideas! Now... drumroll please... the 14 names (from this post and the original post) were entered and randomized, and Dittman's name came out on top. Congrats, Dittman and thanks for playing everyone! http://ithacasfoodweb.blogspot.com/2012/03/maple-syrup-events-and-free-maple.html

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  10. KatieMarch 22, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    I use maple in many dishes. One of my favorites is my homemade granola.

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  11. DittmanMarch 24, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Thanks! I'm very excited for the maple-y goodness!

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