Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Gina Pace covers great drinks—and where to sip them. Many home bartenders treat maple syrup like a richer simple syrup.

You probably know maple syrup as a topping for pancakes and waffles, but the uses of this hearty sweetener go beyond breakfast. Although it’s ideal for morning treats and baked goods, maple syrup is ...

However, even if you break down the various syrups into the real deal versus the cheap imitations, true, authentic maple syrup still has its own nuances and variations. Maple syrup is separated into ...

It is one of the sweetest times of the year. Why? It is maple sugaring month. Although we think of maple as a fall flavor, this is the season when the hard work takes place at sugarhouses. The sap ...