Comments on: Maple Syrup Booze = A Vermonter’s Dream

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:19:20 +0000

Great post. While I am not a maple syrup connoisseur – I do get offended by those who are not up to speed on the true nature of maple syrup. The most ridiculous event was when my old roommate from Missouri (you know it gets worse from here) opens up a bottle of “vanilla flavored” corn syrup and starts pouring it on her waffles one day when we lived together. When I saw this I squeaked in a horrified manner and said: “What in Gods name are you putting on your waffles!” To which she replied, “What? It’s just white maple syrup.”

I nearly fell off my chair.

By: Abi Jones

Abi Jones — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:18:04 +0000

Anyone near a Trader Joe’s should have easy access to real maple syrup.

What’s an affront to lovers of a good drink is Macallan’s Amber Liqueur. I was at the Science Club when they were handing out free glasses of the stuff. Never before had I seen so many abandoned drinks.

By: shatraw

shatraw — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:28:34 +0000

you think getting real maple syrup is tough in DC? try LA. yeesh.

i, too, was raised on the real stuff in northern new york. i’m willing to bet i spent more time than anyone on this blog (Eick included) in sugar shacks, distilling that sticky sap into sweet, mapley goodness.

except maybe ruca bangs. i think he grew up in a sugar shack.

By: tim

tim — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:12:36 +0000

my standard refrain when considering pancakes, etc. in restaurants is “do you have real maple syrup?” sadly people in DC often don’t even know what that means. i always forget to bring my own outside syrups, jams and condiments when dining.

maybe the profound experience of maple vodka will result in me being a booze snob in a similar vein. but i doubt it, the comparison just isn’t the same

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:07:57 +0000

Wow, that sounds amazing, where in DC can this be purchased???????? It will go perfect with my waffles in the morning! Amanda from DCMetrocentric.com