![]() It's interesting how some people think we get food, isn't it? And, no, the syrup does not flow directly from the trees when you turn on the spigot. Anything labeled as "sugar-free maple syrup" is playing fast and loose with the truth. As Sue points out, there is no such thing (though she's been asked many times). Please don't go looking for any "sugar-free maple syrup," however. You know, in case you really need to stock up for the zombie apocalypse or a huge family reunion.or you really, really like maple syrup.) Don't know whether to choose Grade A (golden colored and delicate flavor) or Grade B (darker color and stronger flavor)? She'll have samples on hand. That means maple syrup and other goodies return to the Market this week, with Sue Myers reporting that she'll have 100% maple syrup in every size, ranging from half pints to gallons. Oh, but when they did, the 800 all-natural maples up at Ridge Valley Farm started delivering their bounty and the maple sugaring season commenced. The cold, hard winter meant that maple trees tapped in January didn't start running their sap until March. Well, spring took its sweet old time getting here this year. And, of course, we also wander up and down the market, letting our eyes and noses do the choosing among a wide selection of produce, prepared foods, and other delightful offerings. ![]() The four hours fly by really fast as we catch up with friends and neighbors, and tap our feet - okay, well, maybe we dance a little too - to the tunes by our guest musicians. We have begun turning down Saturday morning invitations so we can hang out at the Market. The Lansdowne Farmers Market is starting to feel like a regular part of our lives again.
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