According to the Canadian government’s official website, in 2009, Québec produced 8.3 million gallons of maple syrup to Vermont’s 920,000. We may be the top dogs when it comes to maple in the U.S., but next to the Queebs we’re chumps. Though official numbers may not back up the supposition, many would argue the same is true when it comes …

It’s sugaring-off season, traditionally the time of year in the Northeastern states and Canada when the sap is flowing and sugar maples are tapped to make maple syrup. And though it’s been a weird year for producers—the season started and ended earlier than usual—this is still a great time to play with maple. I’m no stranger to the many charms …