Maple Syrup vs. Other Sweeteners
In today's world of dietary landmines it can be difficult to know what is okay to eat. You have probably heard by now that sugar is bad. It can increase the risk of poor health and should only be consumed in moderation. However, there are many other sweetener choices...
How Maple Syrup is Made
Pure, organic, maple syrup. We are all familiar with the delicious, golden syrup that tops our pancakes and sweetens our coffee, but what is it? Where does it come from, and how is it made? Maple syrup production is a unique and interesting process that occurs in...
Organic Maple Syrup’s Nutritional Value
Pure, Organic Maple Syrup is a 100% natural sugar, rendered from the sap of a maple tree. Its unique flavor and smooth sweetness is well known worldwide. It is a delicious topping for everything from ice cream to bacon and is a common ingredient in a variety of...
Organic vs. Non-Organic
Isn’t all maple syrup organic? This is a question we hear a lot. If all maple syrup comes from maple trees, what is the difference between organic and non-organic maple syrup? The answer is more complex than you might think. Farmers must meet the highest standards in...
The Origin of the Waffle
March 25th is International Waffle Day! And, that got me thinking about the origin of the waffle. Where did they come from and when? The waffle has a long and interesting history and I guarantee by the time you're done reading this post, you'll have a craving for...
March Maple Madness
It's March Maple Madness at Maple Valley! It’s Maple Season and the sap is flowing in the maple woods of all of our cooperative’s farmer-owners and this means it’s March Maple Madness for all us at Maple Valley! The Maple Season... Although the actual...
Grammy’s Organic Banana Maple Bread
Do you love banana bread? I've got an updated twist for you with my Grammy's Organic Banana Maple Bread. Who am I? Hello Maple Valley Friends! I'm Michelle and I'm Maple Valley's new Marketing & Communications Manager. I'm excited to be a part of the Maple Valley...
Superfood Breakfast: Maple Chia Seed Pudding
Looking for a superfood breakfast to jumpstart your day? We’ve got you covered! Here at Maple Valley Cooperative, we love a good breakfast. And while our organic maple products pair well with pancakes, we don’t like to limit ourselves to the classics! That’s where...
New Logo
We are so excited to share our new look with you! As members and friends of Maple Valley, the only organic maple cooperative in the United States, we hope you’ll agree that our new logo design better represents what we’ve always believed in: producing high quality,...
Maple Roasted Nuts Recipe
Hello maple lovers! Carolyn here for Maple Valley Cooperative. We are excited to share this quick, tasty, and super snackable recipe with you: Maple Roasted Nuts! Our founder shared this recipe with us for the 12 Days of Cookies series we ran on Facebook, Instagram,...
What Our Staff Learned From The Master Cleanse
Some members of our staff have recently completed the Master Cleanse! We checked in with them to see what they learned from the Master Cleanse, and if they had any insight to share. Read on to see what pieces of new wisdom they learned! Thinking of starting a cleanse...
Top 5 Master Cleanse Tips for Success
Hello Master Cleansers! To some, embarking on the Master Cleanse journey is a bit daunting. That’s why we’ve assembled our Master Cleanse tips for success. We know that with a bit of determination and planning, anyone can have success with the Master Cleanse! Start...
Recipe of the Week: Maple Eggnog
Welcome to another installment of Recipe of the Week here at Maple Valley Cooperative! Winter has settled in here at our headquarters, and we are feeling the festive spirit. It’s a great time to try out one of our own recipes: Maple Eggnog. Carolyn will be giving it a...
