What’s the first thing you think of when you hear about maple syrup? You can imagine the sweet smell coming out of it, and maybe you think of pancakes. On December 17, you want to make sure you can enjoy maple syrup that day, no matter what, because that is National Maple Syrup Day. Generally, maple syrup is made from the xylem sap of red maple, sugar maple or black maple, although this is not the only maple species used.
Indigenous peoples in North America first collected, processed and used maple syrup. Eventually, European colonists refined production methods and adopted this practice. Technological advances further refined syrup production in the 1970s. There’s a quick history lesson there about maple syrup. Let’s take a look at where to pour your maple syrup, based on your zodiac sign.
Ram – On bacon with pepper
Aries, you are full of passion and that is why you go for everything spicy, but you also like sweet foods. That’s why you’ll probably enjoy maple syrup on bacon, but you’ll also want to add plenty of pepper to it as it spices things up. Suppose you have patience, which can be difficult because you want to do everything quickly.
In that case, you can try many maple syrup and pepper bacon recipes online, but if not, pour the maple syrup over your bacon and sprinkle plenty of pepper on top. (if you are vegan, use vegan bacon as a substitute)
Taurus – Gourmet maple syrup on pancakes
Taurus, you are the one who is much more traditional than the rest, and yet you have robust and luxurious tastes, since your ruler, Venus, is the planet that rules money, and of course, love. You can never go wrong with pancakes; that’s where you’d pour your maple syrup, as that’s a traditional breakfast, along with bacon, ham and home fries.
However, the maple syrup you would use would be high quality and not ordinary. Honestly, it should be gourmet because you wouldn’t accept anything less. Gourmet maple syrup on your pancakes, that’s what you love.
Gemini – Hot cereal
Gemini, you are not only versatile but also the sign that represents duality. That means you would enjoy the contrast between everything hot and cold. When you first open the bottle of maple syrup, it will be at room temperature. However, you should place it in the refrigerator so it can cool.
That’s why you might like to pour your maple syrup over hot cereal, because it not only sweetens the cereal, but also gives you the contrast you need to eat something that is both hot and cold.
Lobster – Maple popcorn
Cancer, you’re all about home and family, and you’re perfectly content watching a movie while enjoying popcorn, just like you do with your family. You do that on National Maple Syrup Day, because for you it is just like any other day with the family.
Therefore, when you pop your popcorn to enjoy while watching the movie with your family, drizzle some maple syrup over it as it also gives it a sweet taste, like caramel. You will find it very enjoyable as you are also known for your sweet tooth.
Leo – Maple and cinnamon on boiled sweet potatoes
Leo, if you’re the one hosting a dinner party or preparing dinner for your family, you want to let them know that you’re the best at what you do. You’re not known for cooking, but you can still be an excellent cook and you know it, so you want to show what you can cook.
That’s why you’ll want to incorporate maple syrup into your cooking on National Maple Syrup Day. The perfect choice for you is to bake some sweet potatoes, drizzle lots of maple syrup and sprinkle them with cinnamon. Whether you’re cooking for guests or your family, you’ll let them know you made this delicious dish, and if they compliment you, you’ll enjoy it.
Virgo – Mix it with salad dressing
Virgo, you are very health conscious and analytical, which means you will use maple syrup for health purposes. You can make a salad dressing with maple syrup. You can mix it with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, adding the perfect amount of sweetness to the dressing, making it still healthy and not overpowering the flavor.
Even if you use a small amount of the dressing to mix it with the other ingredients, it still provides a nice sweet, tasty salad dressing. That’s the perfect salad mixed with that dressing to enjoy on National Maple Syrup Day.
Scale – Drizzle maple syrup over a cup of fruit
Libra, you are the one who appreciates beauty, balance and sweetness. Of course you enjoy a pancake breakfast and pouring maple syrup, but you also prefer to enjoy it by eating a bowl of fruit. You add different fruits to the cup to make it colorful and pour maple syrup.
It is aesthetically pleasing and secondly, it offers the perfect balance of sweetness and a slightly sour taste, making this a perfect snack for you. Because you also enjoy being with others, invite a friend on National Maple Syrup Day to enjoy a cup of fruit with maple syrup.
Scorpio – Drizzle maple syrup on spicy buffalo wings
Scorpio, you are full of passion and intense. But like Aries, you prefer spicy food from your passionate side. That’s why you drizzle maple syrup over a spicy meal: hot Buffalo Wings.
You can drizzle the syrup over the wings or make a hot sauce for the wings and mix it with maple syrup to sweeten a spicy dip. Both are perfect for you, and this is how you’ll spend National Maple Syrup Day.
Sagittarius – Add maple syrup to a sundae
Sagittarius, you love to have fun and you are always up for a new adventure. You’d try putting maple syrup on just about anything. Still, the only way you’ll want to celebrate National Maple Syrup Day is by getting together with friends and enjoying sundaes with maple syrup drizzled on top.
You’ll still enjoy the typical sundae toppings, like chocolate sauce with cookie pieces or candy, but you can also top it with maple syrup to add extra sweetness. Or you can skip the chocolate sauce and just spread maple syrup on top that day.
Capricorn – Maple syrup as salmon glaze
Capricorn, you are a hardworking person who is goal-oriented and takes your health very seriously because you know that you need to be healthy for your family and stay as productive as possible. You focus on healthy meals and you can incorporate maple syrup into them.
Salmon is an excellent dinner item because it contains many nutrients, including Omega 3 fatty acids, which are good for the brain. And you need that to stay productive by thinking clearly and concentrating. And maple syrup can make an excellent glaze for salmon because it’s quite tasty! So that’s why you’re going to use maple syrup!
Aquarius – Make sugar with it
Aquarius, you are one of a kind and you like to stand out and not do what everyone else is doing. You are also a progressive thinker and doer; Instead of pouring maple syrup over breakfast, lunch, dinner or snacks, do something else with it. And that is by making sugar from maple syrup.
How do you do that? All you have to do is boil maple syrup until the liquid evaporates, creating small granulated sugar crystals. Therefore, you can make a batch of sugar that you can keep with you if you want to sprinkle some into your coffee or tea later.
Pisces – Maple Syrup Taffy
Pisces, you’re a dreamer and imaginative, so what you’ll probably do on National Maple Syrup Day is reminisce about the times you enjoyed maple faffy on ice as a kid, and that’s what you’re going to want to make once again for old time’s sake.
First you collect the snow from outside, if there is any, or if not, shave some ice and boil the syrup until it hardens. Then you pour it over the ice to cool and enjoy the taffy on that perfect day!
There are also so many other ways to celebrate National Maple Syrup Day by adding maple syrup to other dishes like baked beans, using it as a glaze for ham, and making maple cookies, pies and cakes if that’s your style. want to bake. day. No matter what sign you have, you might find an idea for using maple syrup in a creative way. Not only does maple syrup go well with pancakes, waffles or other breakfast foods, there are so many uses for it. Enjoy it!
