Yesterday we started tapping the trees. We only do a dozen or so, just enough to put up syrup for a few months. I found some pictures of our "operation" from a couple of years ago and thought I'd post them.
One of our taps-
Cooking it over the fire.
When it boils down to about a gallon, we bring it in and finish it on the stove.
Then we strain it and bottle it.
Pretty simple, really. Unfortunately, we usually only get enough to last us through the summer. We eat alot of pancakes.
Today I hope to finish tapping the trees and bringing the first of the sap home.
We are also having a birthday party tonight so the day promises to be full.
Count your blessings, God is good.
Yesterday we started tapping the trees. We only do a dozen or so, just enough to put up syrup for a few months. I found some pictures of our "operation" from a couple of years ago and thought I'd post them.
One of our taps-
Cooking it over the fire.
When it boils down to about a gallon, we bring it in and finish it on the stove.
Then we strain it and bottle it.
Pretty simple, really. Unfortunately, we usually only get enough to last us through the summer. We eat alot of pancakes.
Today I hope to finish tapping the trees and bringing the first of the sap home.
We are also having a birthday party tonight so the day promises to be full.
Count your blessings, God is good.
