Maple syrup traditionally comes from the northeast, but west coasters are changing that. Traditionally, maple syrup has been produced on the east coast, where sugar maples produce a light, sweet sap.

Maple syrup carries a lower glycemic index than refined white sugar. This means it raises blood glucose levels more slowly than other options, though it still provides significant natural sugars and ...

Even before leaves emerge, Heidi and Jason Wolf taste the sweetness of spring as they tap maple trees and begin making syrup.