Popcorn, or duck, or pound cake, or ice cream... Get out that jug and take advantage.

It's not just for pancakes.

I often work on the multiple possibilities of a flavor, texture or combinations of the two. After last week's post on Maple-Walnut Cranberry Tart, I want to explore more of this same flavor profile.

Maple Cranberry Tarts are easy to make, and the ingredients can be found in any supermarket, even if you have to drive to one on Thanksgiving eve.

Because what would pancakes be without it?

People salivate on line at Starbucks eagerly awaiting their pumpkin spice lattes and delight in slipping on lightweight jackets to compliment the blushing foliage. Why too shouldn't lifting the year's first glass of Apple Brandy be part of the tradition?

Maple syrup can be pretty pricey, so you'd better be sure you know what you're in for when you splurge on a bottle. Between all the grades and shades ...