I did not know that interesting piece of trivia, Bob.  I saw bacon/maple/onion sauce today when shopping in a specialty store.   Honestly, I don't get the allure of the bacon/maple thing.  LOL

I am thinking of pancakes now Bob.

Good morning Bob. Was not aware of that and not even sure I would know a Boxelder tree if I saw one.

I knew they are in the maple family but did not know they produce a delicious syrup. Interesting!

I had no idea, but I'm not much of a tree expert.

Bob,

I had no idea, does it tastel like maple?  A

nope, had no idea, but love the stuff

Yes I did know this, Acer Negundo, one of the four and a half Maples of the Lake States.

I've never heard of that tree

No I didn't know that. Maple syrup is too strong for me but like just a touch of the flavor of it.

Is there any good that comes from the boxelder bugs?

Birch trees also have a sap that is edible.  A little less rewarding than maples, so no-one bothers with them, but it is sweet.  Also, watery --- just like maple sap until you boil it down.

I had no idea. Love Maple syrup.

Interesting information. Wonder how it tastes?  Many people are allergic to Boxelder so if you eat the syrup, does that help reduce the allergic reaction?

It is so interesting, thank you!

Very cool Bob, did not know this!

Did not know that!  Love maple syrup!  Vermot or Canada sourced.

Do not even know what a Boxelder tree was till now.

Did not know that Mr. Bob

you're a courageous one....

Sounds like an interesting specialty product. Birch trees are also tapped for their "juice".

NO, I did not. I am amazed at the sap that does come out of the maple tree. Imagine our ancestors seeing insects and animals slurping this up and trying it for the first time? Who wouldn't want a grove of trees after that?

No.  I do not tap trees though.

There's always something new I can learn.  

I do now!

I did not know this.

Bob, had no clue about the Boxelder trees!

I did not know.

Quebec has a very large maple syrup industry.  Some of its neighbouring provinces and states also have a maple syrup industry.  Buy Canadian maple syrup.  It is very very good.

I did not know this, Bob. Have never even heard of the Boxelder tree... as I've often said, there's something new to learn in the Rain each and every day.

No, I didn't realize.  Do they still call it maple syrup?  Hopefully not.

 Good morning Bob. No, I did not know that.