BROWNSVILLE — Jeff Rupert was looking for a gusher. Like an oil prospector seeking his next strike, the Illahee resident was scanning a grove of bigleaf maples near a creek when he spotted a mossy, ...

You won’t regret keeping this syrup in your fridge all season long. Bring all ingredients to a simmer over medium-low in a small saucepan, stirring often to dissolve sugar. Simmer until reduced ...

For U.S. Army veteran Mitchell Hoyt, a sugar maple tree in all its fall glory is much more than mere eye candy. For Hoyt, producer of Skinny Sticks’ handcrafted pure maple syrup, it goes beyond the ...