Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Sugaring Series 6


The state of Vermont provides maple syrup makers with this little box of standards. The color of the freshly made syrup is matched against these samples. The new batch is then graded accordingly from 'Fancy' (lightest, most delicate) to 'Grade B' (dark and strong).  

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16 comments:

Birdman said...

I'm enjoying your 'sugar series' each morning... gotta run for some pancakes!

brattcat said...

Me, too, Birdman!

Unknown said...

How interesting! Very cool shot.

Nancy said...

Thanks for giving us "some sugar"!

Lowell said...

In my book of standards, you're at the top of the list!

brattcat said...

Aww, Jacob. Thanks.

Cezar and Léia said...

I WANT MORE! :-)
Lovely series!
Thanks a lot!
Léia

Profile Not Available said...

I read all of your posts in this series today - excellent! Loved the information, and the photos too!

cieldequimper said...

Another great shot and informative too!

Debbie Courson Smith said...

The sugar series has been fabulous!

Daily Chicago Photo said...

What a great series (both the photos and the accompanying explanations)! Thank you for sharing it with us.

slim said...

"Grade A medium amber" is my personal choice at the moment. What's yours, Brattcat?

I'm anticipating the pancake or waffle picture to really get me salivating.

Your "sugaring" series is a fantastic photo essay . . . thank you.

Julie said...

A photographic essay is just what you have produced: and a very fine one at that. I knew little about the process; just enjoyed the end product. Stories of people producing things delight me. I like the way in which you weave image and text. Thank you.

Clueless in Boston said...

Nice series on maple sugaring. As I may have mentioned, VT maple syrup is my favorite and I'm pleased to see the state has quality standards. I've always gotten high quality syrup from all the vendors I've bought from, so I usually base my choice upon price.

Julie ScottsdaleDailyPhoto.com said...

this has been a super series. i really like some of your photos. And, I am glad you are enjoying the photos on my site. Thanks for your comments. They are always interesting and encouraging.

henny said...

Will make someone very happy to receive a package of maple syrup...