How ESF’s Pure Maple Syrup Is Made

From the middle of February to the end of March, during prime sap collection time, SUNY-ESF students and staff tap and produce maple syrup and maple butter at Tully’s Heiberg Memorial Forest to be sold at the ESF bookstore. Proceeds from the store, managed by the ESF Alumni Association, fund both need and merit-based scholarships for students at the university. It takes 40 gallons of … Continue reading How ESF’s Pure Maple Syrup Is Made

5 Vinegars You Must Experiment With and Why

Vinegar stems from the French word meaning sour wine. There’s some truth to that, since vinegar is made by adding bacteria to various types of alcohol, causing it to turn into acid. Just as people take wine seriously, they also collect certain aged vinegars, which mature into perfectly sweet-sour syrups. —Frieda Projanksy, managing editor at Baked. Follow Frieda on Twitter @friedaames. 1. Red/white wine vinegar … Continue reading 5 Vinegars You Must Experiment With and Why

5 Oils You Must Experiment With and Why

Thousands of years ago, people discovered that heating certain plants, seeds and nuts in the sun resulted in an oil that could be collected for cooking. Luckily for us, we can just reach for various bottles at any grocery store. —Frieda Projanksy, managing editor at Baked. Follow Frieda on Twitter @friedaames. 1. Canola oil Its very neutral flavor makes it ideal for baking. Canola oil is … Continue reading 5 Oils You Must Experiment With and Why