Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks

Monday, February 28, 2011

Crazy Weather

Today we've had sleet,rain,snow and it just keeps coming down. You look outside and it's pouring rain..... ten minutes later it's snow and then freezing rain again. I guess March is supposed to come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, at least thats what the saying is. I think we may be a day off with the lion thing. I hope. We need sugaring weather. We are all tapped and ready to FLOW! Sugar-On-Snow starts this Friday.... Noon til Four. See you soon.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Where"s Spring?

Another big snow storm! All we want to do is sugar. It is supposed to warm up again in a couple days but another something coming in Monday. They are not sure if it will be rain or snow right now. I think the weather man just guesses at the weather some times. Enough already! We start Sugar-on Snow next weekend and we'll have Chocolate creemees by this monday at the latest. Some good news at least. Hang in there sugar makers.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Think Spring

The sun slowly inches over a little more each morning when it comes up and it stays light longer at night. Sure signs of spring. We need to hold on thru Feb. and March. Probably not done with a few good snow storms yet either. We had no Jan. thaw, that waited until February and we have had 3 to 4 days of March winds already. So does that put us ahead or behind with Mother Nature? Can't wait to see what March will bring. Hopefully it will give us a very productive sugaring season. Would love to see lots of visitors and just the right kind of weather we need. Happy Spring!

Monday, February 21, 2011

Presidents Day

Lots of schools closed for Mid-Winter vacation and many people have today off
to make a long weekend. The weekend was cold and lots of wind. Today, Monday is sunny and still pretty cold, but the skiiers are out in full force. Visitors are coming to the Morse Farm for their maple creemee they have been told about and they are not disappointed. Creemees are great even when it's below zero. Happy Presidents Day.

Friday, February 18, 2011

Maple

We often get asked about cooking with maple syrup, the conversion is pretty easy. 3/4 cup of maple syrup is equal to 1 cup of regular sugar. 1 cup of syrup is the same as 1 cup of honey. When baking you should add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda. This will help the baked product turn out better. Also lower the oven temp by 25 degrees. Maple syrup tends to burn quicker. Check to see if it's done by inserting a knife until it comes out clean. Enjoy!

Thursday, February 17, 2011

' tis the season

No, not Christmas again..... Sugaring season. Days like today and tommorrow make us think before too long we will be making the sugarhouse steam come roaring out the top,door and sides of the building. Back yard farmers and other folks will try their hand at getting some of that liquid gold. You see plastic milk jugs,coffee cans of all sizes and of course they use buckets too, all up and down the sides of the roads. All trying to make enough for their family, friends and relatives. It's lots of work but oh the rewards! Looking forward to a sweet season for all.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Sweet Treats

If you have cabin fever we have a cure for that. Sweet Treats at the Morse Farm will always make you feel better. It is a nice ride up here and it gets you out of the house, and when you arrive you start deciding which treat you would like to have. We have Maple Kettle Corn, Maple creemees, donuts, brownies,fudge,and quick breads. If you need something more to eat before your treat we have Chili on Fri, Sat, and Sundays thru ski season. Then Sugar-on-Snow starts March 4th and continues every weekend thru March and into April. So get out of that house and come get a sweet fix.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Syrup to taste

We often get asked which is the best grade of maple syrup, after we explain that we have four different grades we suggest they taste them to see which one they like. They usually think they will like one of the lighter ones best but are surprised to find they like the dark grades. Burr and Elliott say that sugar-makers like Fancy the best. We find people from the South like grade B. So if you're not sure where you stand on which grade is the best,come on up and taste for yourself. Now is a great time as syrup is still 10% off, and many items are still on sale thru-out the store.

Monday, February 14, 2011

Feb. 14th

Happy Valentines Day! The day to show that special someone how much you care. Hearts and flowers flying out of the stores makes the merchants really happy. We still have maple candy hearts if you haven't got around to do your sweetheart shopping yet. You don't want to be in the dog house tonight, it's going to be real cold !! Today however the eves are dripping and the sun is out...keep that good vive going and tell someone how much they mean to you. Bring them up for a maple creemee and enjoy the day.

Thursday, February 10, 2011

The time is near.

We are beginning to recieve phone calls about when we will start serving Sugar-On-Snow. We always start the first weekend in March. Like last year we will also have it on Fridays. So it will begin March 4th,5th,and 6th. Serving from noon to 4:00 each day. We will also have our chocolate creemees back that weekend for those of you that like the choco/maple combo or plain chocolate. So make your plans to come and enjoy one of the finest of spring time treats. Bring your out of state company up for a real special taste of Vermont.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Maple candy hearts

We are having a special on our pure maple candy hearts. Our regular 25 piece box is 10% off for Valentines Day. We also have a little smaller size maple heart in a 25 piece box which is only $9.95. You can't beat that. If you have lots of people you need to share the love with we have smaller packages of one, two, or four hearts. That way you can remember evey one that is special to you. Gifts certifcates always availale too. See you soon.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Make your plans

Just one week until Valentines Day. We have everything you need to make the day special. Try making breakfast in bed for that someone special with pure Morse Farm maple syrup and our own pancake mix. What a treat. We also have all kinds of candles, stuffed animals, and heart shaped maple candy by the box or by the piece. Many other gifts too, like books,warm sox,PJ's,jams and jellies, and a favorite Maple Kettle Corn. So don't do the same old box of chocolates, get something they won't forget once the chocolates are gone. Stop by and take a look around.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Tap-Tap-Tap

Yesterdays bright sunny day brought out the men of Morse Farm to start the tapping for sugaring season. It's always a good sign of sweeter things to come. Tapping usually happens in February to get a jump start on Mother Nature because you never know when the weather will be warm enough for the sap to run or we get another two foot snow storm. Either way repairing the lines and tapping takes a lot of time. Tom, Doug, and Burr get the snowshoes on and head for the sugarbush. This is just the beginning of many folks asking if we are all tapped yet and when do you think it will start? Looking forward to seeing you thru this sweet season.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Wow

Now that was a snow storm! We plowed our driveway three times yesterday- but never saw a town truck. Of course after the second plowing we couldn't see down our driveway either let alone the road. By the time I'd get the steps, deck and stairs, and in front of the barn doors shoveled out the first place I did needed shoveling again. A loosing battle. I think every school in Vt. was closed and many in N.H. also.
Barb said that UPS called and said they were closed. She said that both Malls in Burlington were also closed along with Norhfield Savings Bank. WOW, glad to see the sunshine today, time to dig out. We are open and the skiiers are in heaven, stop up.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Holiday

I don't think Ground Hogs Day is really a holiday. I know in Pa. it's a big deal and if they aren't getting the storm we are supposed to get tomorrow he just might see his shadow if the sun is out. But here in Vermont we probably won't even be able to see outside let alone a ground hog. By the way we call them woodchucks here ( close relations ). So it really doesn't matter whether he sees his shadow or not around here, we will still have six or more weeks of winter. Holiday, I don't think so. HAPPY WOODCHUCK DAY.