Syrup, it's so good to be in spring!
Antioxidant, rich in polyphenols and with a low glycemic index, maple syrup has a host of health benefits. Although its greatest quality, in our opinion, is its delicate taste. And in spring, when the maple trees are flowing and the sugaring season is in full swing, maple syrup takes pride of place in our daily lives. Discover our sweet suggestions.
Maple in all its states
Some people love maple syrup so much that they put it on cereal, yogurt, toast and even coffee. But that's nothing if you stretch your neck and look at the inventive wonders the food industry has to offer! Maple lovers, for example, will be pleased (or shocked) to learn that :
- BBQ and maple chips
- Fir and maple chocolate bars
- Pecan and maple butter
- Maple hot chocolate
- Maple sriracha with miso
Pst! In Laval, you'll find all this and more at Les Minettes, Marchandes de gourmandises.
Maple on the plate
Eating sugar shack food doesn't always have to involve a trip to a sugar bush or the use of checkered tablecloths and fiddles! A quick trip to Centropolis to dine at Les Enfants Terribles Brasserie and opt for the sugar shack menu. Choose from a lumberjack-style brunch (scrambled egg, braised ham, bacon, sausages, baked beans, maple-apple crepe, potatoes, toast and fruit), brie turnover, pea soup, maple-burnt salmon and... the rest to discover on the restaurant menu.
The gift of maple
If giving flowers as gifts is great, giving treats is brilliant. And combining the two is even better! At Boîte à Fleursthe dream becomes reality. In addition to fabulous flowers and plants, you can get your hands on maple dragon's beard, maple popcorn, maple candies and lots of other maple-flavoured goodies (also available in certain gift baskets).
Maple trees in your eyes
You can eat, smell, drink and look at maple! Yes, at Papineau Woodsit's all possible. By taking a long walk through the maple groves, you can enjoy the soothing, majestic presence of these solid, larger-than-life trees. Take the time to admire them and breathe with them. It's as good a way as any to enjoy the benefits of maple.
Syrup in the pie
What would sugar time be without the famous sugar pie? Surely it wouldn't be the same, but there's something missing from the experience. With a big glass of milk, a good cup of coffee, a hot chocolate or a glass of white wine (why not?), it's a sweet treat that automatically takes us back to grandma's kitchen. To sweeten your beak, our advice: drop by the Ferme Jeunes au Travail and buy Manon's sugar pie. You'll thank us later.