Weekend Recap – OMG!  Lovely weather got oodles of folks out to the sugarhouses all over the State.  And we had our fair share too with the help of an article in the Sunday Union Leader.  Fortunately we gather the family forces to help us out at these busy times to help keep up with everything.

We really have to mention how patient and polite everyone was especially on Sunday with the really long lines waiting for ice cream.  Added to that the slow lines checking out in the afternoon because our cash register decided to die. And our sincerest apologies go out to those who came late in the day to find most if not all our products had been sold.  We try very hard to plan ahead and have enough selection for all but we can never know in advance how many will come and buy.  Our thanks to all for your cooperation and patience and for making it a wonderful weekend.

This week has been busy, busy, busy.  The trees were running really well.  Brian said the trees were ‘ripping’!!  At one spot he collected at 4pm and the next morning at 10am the buckets were full again already.  That’s what puts a smile on a maple producer.  And we have made some Dark Amber Maple Syrup.  There was a good freeze last night and the next few days look like more perfect sap weather.  So we still have some season ahead of us.  Next weekend we will be open again both Saturday and Sunday and most likely boiling then too.

Maple Weekend

March 19 & 20, 2011

We will be open Sat. & Sun. Maple Weekend 10 am to 5 pm .

We will be boiling both days.

Along with us, many of NH’s Sugar Makers will open their doors to visitors this weekend to learn the maple sugaring process and join in a host of activities.

“Tours” are ongoing all day, both days for visitors who come to see syrup being made.  Brian explains the variety of steps and processes involved in producing our pure NH maple syrup.  Everything is covered – from collecting and boiling to finishing and grading.  If you come in part way through his talk, just wait and he’ll begin again shortly.  Questions are always welcomed and encouraged.

There are tapped trees right outside the sugarhouse where you can peek into a bucket and check the ‘run’ of sap.  Kids might like to catch a drip on their finger for tasting.  Inside we also have various display items to look at.

As always there are plenty of samples to try.  Maple syrup, maple cream, maple mustard and maple BBQ sauce are the usual taste temptations. And what would Maple Weekend be without Maple Ice Cream Sundaes!!  Those will be on sale too.  One dollar (yes-$1.00) buys a yummy dish of maple or vanilla ice cream topped with fresh maple syrup and whipped cream.

Weather permitting we’ll have a table set up outside (indoors if needed) with various handouts while the supply lasts.  There will be recipe cards, activity papers for the kids, Buy Local bumper stickers, NH Sugarhouse Tour Guides and more.

*********** Special Notes*************

PARKING – There is limited parking next to the sugar house so it does overflow into the street.  We share our driveway so it needs to remain open for our neighbors to enter and exit.  Please park only on the right-hand side of Candia Road before you reach the sugar house.  Less than a quarter mile before you reach us is Sheepwash Rd. ( a right) which is a cul-de-sac.  Parking is allowed there if needed.

FOOTWEAR – ‘Tis Mud Season so please wear appropriate footwear especially if you want to visit the trees tapped around the property.

RESTROOMS – Sorry we don’t have one.  Please plan accordingly.

We’ve had an excellent string of good weather the last few days so the sap is running really well.  We’ve made lots of syrup – all Grade A Medium Amber still.  It will be another week or so before we get into making Dark for those who are looking for that.

Hours Today    11 am to 5 pm      Boiling All Day

This morning I was able to get some Maple Cream Cones made for sale.  These are a yummy treat for all ages.  They come individually or in a box of 6 for sharing (or not)!  We have a limited number today so we’d be happy to take orders if you don’t want to miss out.  Give us a call or email us.

We’ll be open until 5 pm today.  Lots of sap to boil!  Yes!!!!

It’s been a busy day getting ready for the weekend and we just finished cooling our second batch of Maple Taffy (la Tire).  We have 5 oz. and 8 oz. jars.  For those of you who love this treat we encourage placing an order to be sure we have some set aside for you.  Tel 887-3672 or 370-0908 or drop us an email.  Hours are 12 – 5 pm this weekend.

Those weathermen…boy!  Last weekend they were talking some good sugaring weather this week but we have yet to see it.  The talk now is for warm weather on Saturday though. Cross your fingers; we are.  We will be open this weekend with new syrup for sale that we made last weekend.  Saturday and Sunday we’ll be open 12 – 5 pm.   If the weather works with us we’ll be boing on Sunday but not Saturday.

Maple Weekend

March 19 & 20, 2011

More information will be posted later…

Despite the snowy, rainy mix today there is some sap out there from yesterday so Brian is collecting.  We’ll be boiling tomorrow for as long as the sap lasts. There has not been enough sap to actually make syrup for this season but we do have limited amounts of Medium amber and Grade B from last year on the shelves.