Any Home Bakers Here?

[pennyJo1960]

Good morning Home Bakers
Making pizza tonight. We make a great one.

 

[jnicholes]

Well, I learned a hard lesson about maple tree tapping.

I decided to boil down my sap today, when I noticed that it was not clear anymore. It was very murky, and a slight yellow color. The texture was also very weird.

Taste and smell was also off.

After doing Internet research, I discovered that I did not store the sap properly, and this caused severe bacterial growth.

I lost 30.25 cups of sap today. That’s about one cup of syrup for my trees sap to syrup ratio.

New rule, next year, I need to store the sap outside where it is cold, and clean the bucket frequently.

 

[BullChick]

I made blueberry scones, and they aren’t awesome. I am kinda sad about that. I think I should try again, and let the berries sit in the sugar for a few minutes. Or, I can add vanilla extract for a little more flavor.

 

[troyer]

I made blueberry scones, and they aren’t awesome. I am kinda sad about that. I think I should try again, and let the berries sit in the sugar for a few minutes. Or, I can add vanilla extract for a little more flavor. View attachment 3456910

 

[BigBlueHen53]

The things you didn’t know!

This is hanging on my wall. Very old picture from when I was a kid.

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That’s me on the left.

What are you holding in your arm, Jared? And why does your sister look so mad?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Well, I learned a hard lesson about maple tree tapping.

I decided to boil down my sap today, when I noticed that it was not clear anymore. It was very murky, and a slight yellow color. The texture was also very weird.

Taste and smell was also off.

After doing Internet research, I discovered that I did not store the sap properly, and this caused severe bacterial growth.

I lost 30.25 cups of sap today. That’s about one cup of syrup for my trees sap to syrup ratio.

New rule, next year, I need to store the sap outside where it is cold, and clean the bucket frequently.

Awww, maaan! That's really sad, Jared! After all that hard work. Well. Live and learn, I guess. I never would have guessed your sap could grow bacteria. Thanks for sharing, though. Now I'll know, if I ever find a tree to tap.

 

[MotherofOrpies]

There’s a saying in Germany, in the stomach, it is dark, which means, as long as it tastes good, it doesn’t matter what it looks like before

 

[BullChick]

I shared them with the neighbors, and they asked for more. Apparently I just don’t love blueberries.
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How did I only now remember I don’t actually like most blueberries?

 

[Sally PB]

Well, I learned a hard lesson about maple tree tapping.

I decided to boil down my sap today, when I noticed that it was not clear anymore. It was very murky, and a slight yellow color. The texture was also very weird.

Taste and smell was also off.

After doing Internet research, I discovered that I did not store the sap properly, and this caused severe bacterial growth.

I lost 30.25 cups of sap today. That’s about one cup of syrup for my trees sap to syrup ratio.

New rule, next year, I need to store the sap outside where it is cold, and clean the bucket frequently.

So sorry to hear this, Jared. But thank you for sharing the knowledge.

 

[troyer]

I shared them with the neighbors, and they asked for more. Apparently I just don’t love blueberries.
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How did I only now remember I don’t actually like most blueberries?

In the moment when we look at recipes and it sounds very good, I am assuming most people that have been baking for several years understand.