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A Tiny Illinois Township On Route 66 Hides Big History, Enchanting Forests, And Impeccable Maple Syrup

On the Mother Road lies a tiny Illinois community where homesteading history, natural landmarks, and heirloom maple syrup shape its identity.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio

First-of-its-kind maple testing lab opens in Vermont

Vermont is famous for its maple syrup and the state takes its quality very seriously. The University of Vermont has opened a ...
Family Destinations Guide

8 Amish Towns In Pennsylvania With Mouth-Watering Homemade Food Worth A Road Trip

The smorgasbord restaurants let you try a little bit of everything, from buttery noodles to sweet corn fresh from nearby fields. Ronks might not have the funny name that its neighbors do, but what it ...
Brattleboro Reformer

Supporting Vermont’s sweetest industry: New maple syrup quality testing lab opens to serve local producers

In 2025, University of Vermont’s Extension Maple Program was awarded a grant ($199,942) from the Leahy Institute for Rural ...
Chowhound on MSN

The Natural Sweetener You Should Be Using In Coffee

Coffee is a bitter drink that most people sweeten up. Common options are table sugar and various flavored syrups, but next ...