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Maple Sugar Candies Are An Acquired Taste
By Philomena Gould
Maple sugar candies are in the shape of a maple leaf and taste
sweet with a strong maple flavour. If you want to know what maple
leaves taste like, then get some maple sugar candies for your
next social gathering.
Maple sugar candies are quite popular in areas where maple trees
are plentiful. They are not that popular among children as they
are not as sweet and tasty as other candy.
Maple sugar candies are more a treat for adults, as they are
an acquired taste. More like after dinner mints, than your normal
sugar coated candy.
Traveling during the summer months seems to be a favorite thing
for most families to do. Traveling can include elaborate vacations
that have itineraries, flight schedules hotel stays and rental
cars.
Traveling can also be day trips that begin and end at the family
home. No matter the length of the trip souvenirs tend to be part
of the fun and tradition.
The Summers Of My Childhood
I remember some of the family trips that we used to take. My
parents owned a dairy farm so overnight stays were quite rare
because my father needed to be on hand to milk the cows every
morning and evening.
When we did take a trip that included staying overnight it was
truly a special treat. My father was always a man of simple tastes
and liked simple pleasures. He would have been content to stay
at home.
Maple Sugar Candies
He liked meat and potatoes and vanilla ice cream, so our trips
usually did not include any exotic foods. The one treat he loved
was the maple sugar candies available in most souvenir shops.
Our family farm was located in central Minnesota. There are many
maple trees in the area and the further north you travel the more
plentiful the maple trees as well as the tourist shops become.
The Lakes Area
Northern Minnesota is called the lakes area. This vast recreational
area offers swimming, boating, fishing, camping and many natural
wonders.
Most of the small towns in this part of the state include souvenir
shops and trading posts. The maple sugar candies are one of the
staples in most of these shops.
What Are Maple Sugar Candies?
The maple sugar candies are very sweet and are formed in the
shape of maple leaves. They have a sugar coating and a creamy
texture and a strong maple flavor. My sisters and I did not like
the treats, which I think was fine with dad because it meant that
he had them all to himself.
After I became an adult and started going on trips with my wife
I would always buy a box of the maple sugar candies for my dad
when we were on a trip.
Make A Handy Gift
My husband thinks they are delicious and is always disappointed
when I give them away. Our children have picked up on this through
the years and now they buy their dad the maple flavored candies
for special treats and gifts.
They do not like the flavor or texture of the treats. They think
it is strange that both their father and grandfather would enjoy
this same treat when few other people seem to like them.
Although they may try to give some to their friends and use as
party treats at their next birthday party. I have given some out
at dinner parties and other social occasions and they seem to
like them.
An Acquired Taste
Maple sugar candies are an acquired taste. You cannot like them
straight away. You have to eat them over a period of time and
then realise you miss the taste and you run to the candy store
to buy some more.
I always buy more than I need, especially if we have a social
gathering and everyone runs to the candy table to have their fill
of maple sugar candies.
About the Author:
Philomena Gould has written a number of articles on food and cooking.
Keep a lookout for more articles on this website.
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