On Oct 3, 9:49*pm, Mark Thorson > wrote:
> Pennyaline wrote:
>
> > Maple flavoring tastes horrible to anyone who has tasted real maple. But
> > if you must use it, use it in the smallest amount you can to get a hint
> > of maple flavor. It should be available in the same aisle as seasonings,
> > spices and other flavoring extracts. Supermarkets may stop carrying it
> > if it is not a good seller.
>
> I think genuine maple syrup also tastes horrible.
> The idea you can get a sweet syrup from trees is
> very romantic, and the product looks very pretty,
> but it does not taste well. *Honey is much better.

Tastes vary. I cannot stand honey, but I like maple
syrup.

Cindy Hamilton

> Even a simple syrup with a spice flavoring can be
> better than natural maple syrup. *Maple syrup is
> highly overrated.