What did you do in the garden today?

[WthrLady]

The grade A syrup is more refined. Not sure exactly how it’s done, @WthrLady could chime in. The grade A is a lighter color and what is sold in grocery stores. The grade B is dark and has a richer flavor to me. I think it has to do with how long it is simmered.

Actually it's graded SOLEY on its color. The darker the color the stronger the maple, earthy taste, and usually the later in the season it's harvested. The lighter color, grade A, is closer to what we think of as table syrup, slight maple, woodsy flavor, but doesn't taste like your chewing on a green twig.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

But I like earthy!

 

[Ascholten]

Well Darnit, now im gonna have to find some grade B syrup and give it a try, you got my interest going now!

Aaron

 

[WthrLady]

and there is a new system eliminating a couple of ranges. They've dropped Grade B and Fancy all together and now use flavor descriptors and ALL syrup is now Grade A, so I honestly don't see the point of even having it on there anymore honestly.
We're Amber to Dark Amber people here. I only buy Wesleys syrup as I know that have no additives. Every years tastes differently like it should, but it's always good syrup.

 

[WthrLady]

But I like earthy!

You're allowed to. LOL.

 

[Ascholten]

Grade B, that sounds, crappy, like defective or inferior. NOT a descriptor any merchant wants for a product. In a world of cupcakes and participation trophies where everything is A AAA AA++++ Super Duper Wonderful Awesome!!!! .. getting something Grade B, might as well turd in the bottle in their eyes.

Is that what you meant by earthy? or would that be Pre Composty ?

I kind of like rich strong flavor myself. It's like coffee, if it's too strong, you can always add a bit of hot water to tone it down, but if it's too weak, you are just screwed period, NO helping that!

Aaron

 

[igorsMistress]

Good evening everyone. We went to TSC for some hay, then went to Home Depot. I bought two bags of soil, two bags of rock for mulch and a few herbs. This week will be perfect for transplanting the trees and getting them into the sun. We’re supposed to have a couple good chances for rain this week and the temps will be seasonal at about 60 during the day.

 

[igorsMistress]

Foggy morning and cloudy now . Still sleeping in my recliner . Tried a nap in bed . Woke up hollering . Bent that knee too much in my sleep . I can not side sleep in my chair . So chair it is for awhile longer . Feeling well enough to be restless . Not used to being inactive .

Feeling well enough to be restless is good news! Hopefully your recliner will be comfy for a little while longer

 

[BReeder!]

Foggy morning and cloudy now . Still sleeping in my recliner . Tried a nap in bed . Woke up hollering . Bent that knee too much in my sleep . I can not side sleep in my chair . So chair it is for awhile longer . Feeling well enough to be restless . Not used to being inactive .

I'm all about the recliner too right now. Just in the past few days the whole house came down with Covid. Keeping a close watch on the kids, but they are doing pretty well all things considered. DD had a fever spike and DS was vomiting, but we got these symptoms under control within a day. DW is a champ and pulling through well with just some congestion and mild fatigue. I have major fatigue. I slept all day yesterday and today, only staying awake for a few hours in the evening with brief moments of being awake (more like half delirious) throughout the day. The recliner allows me to sleep without blocking mucus blocking my airways.
All in all, we are pulling through. DW and I are vaccinated but didn't get the booster yet. I believe the vaccines saved us from the worst that Covid can throw at us. The kids are young, 2 and 5, so no vaccines yet but they're ability to fight this off has been impressive. Doc said kids tend to rebound quickly as long as we keep the symptoms under control.

 

[karenerwin]

I'm all about the recliner too right now. Just in the past few days the whole house came down with Covid. Keeping a close watch on the kids, but they are doing pretty well all things considered. DD had a fever spike and DS was vomiting, but we got these symptoms under control within a day. DW is a champ and pulling through well with just some congestion and mild fatigue. I have major fatigue. I slept all day yesterday and today, only staying awake for a few hours in the evening with brief moments of being awake (more like half delirious) throughout the day. The recliner allows me to sleep without blocking mucus blocking my airways.
All in all, we are pulling through. DW and I are vaccinated but didn't get the booster yet. I believe the vaccines saved us from the worst that Covid can throw at us. The kids are young, 2 and 5, so no vaccines yet but they're ability to fight this off has been impressive. Doc said kids tend to rebound quickly as long as we keep the symptoms under control.

Sorry to hear that you are all sick. Praying for a speedy recovery for you all. My hubby is getting his booster tomorrow and I’m getting mine next Sunday. Hopefully we stay healthy until then!