One of our favorite sections in this wonderful book is entitled "Beyond Pancakes". It's about substituting maple syrup for traditional seasonings in all manner of dishes, sweet and savory. Talk about Pavlovian reflexes! But this book has it all -- history, legend, lore, anecdotes, techniques, environmental notes, personal profiles, recipes. Maple-syrup-making is a historical tradition and an essential part of our culture. This fascinating book, illustrated with images by top photographer and syrup epicure Peter Paterson, will have you thanking winter for its effect on the sugar maple.
