I have been waiting to do the perfect photo setup, and writing, to do this Post, because receiving this Basket was a true Honour. However, the Post is about a month over due, so sometimes done, is better than planned! No matter how well planned! So…
A month or so ago, we were visited by Will Meuse, his Mom, and daughter, Gracie!
Gracie has come to love her visits to Briden Farm.
As a thank you for the Farm Visits, our friend Will Meuse gave us this beautiful Miꞌkmaq Basket! (Wela’lin)
Very Much Appreciated
Gracie Enoys Visiting Briden Farm, Bear River, NS
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I just didn’t expect them to be as big as the three Pigs!
Yes, we got both Hens and Pigs today,
I see Eggs & Bacon in our future.
I remember hearing a Sermon once about commitment, and how you know when someone is truly, totally, wholeheartedly committed. In terms of a Ham & Eggs Breakfast, the Hen makes a commitment, but the Pig is wholeheartedly committed!
Not sure it was part of the Sermon, but that Pig really put his, um… (ok, I’ll be nice!) Butt on the Line!
If you want to put Your Butt on thenLine come visit us at Briden Farm!
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Exciting for sure! Spring is here, temperatures are rising, and we’ve been busy! Preparing for the arrival of the Three Little Pigs otherwise known as the Three Stooges. Larry, Curly, and Moe, don’t cha know!? Hey, extra bonus points if you can tell me the names of Disney’s Tree Little Pigs?
We’ve also developed the Briden Farm Line of Clothing and Collectibles. You’ve seen them, T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Blankets, and so on! Right?
However, what You haven’t seen, yet, is our new online Market! That’s right and more than just farm stuff too Automotive, Fishing, Home & Garden, Home Improvement, and Toys too!
People may tell me I’m early, but I listen to the Trees!
Actually, when I just can’t wait any longer to taste that sweet, embrace that smell, and feel that steam on my face, then… It’s Maple Time!
Now, I really am that passionate about it, and I even taste the first drops of sap when I tap the tree! 🌳
However, it does take warmer, 4°C (40°F) Daytime Temperatures and Freezing Nights. That’s when the Sap, the Natural Maple Water, flows best. When temperatures are to low, or remain above freezing, the Sap does not run as well.
If You’ve never experienced the tastes, smells, and feel of fresh Maple Syrup or had it touch Your Soul you’re missing out on what it means to be! Ok, probably what it means to be Canadian! Although the USA does produce in places like Vermont, New York, Maine, and Pennsylvania.
Simply put, come visit us at Briden Farm, where the Maple Syrup is on! There is nothing like tapping a tree, tasting the sap, gathering the sap, boiling it till it reduces to about 1 fortieth of its original volume and experiencing the smell, feel, and taste! It truly is that incredible!
Now, that whole process, takes several hours! I put in the first three taps, more properly known as Spiles, yesterday morning. We like to start slow, it allows us to get geared, get our system down, and enjoy the process.
I think the reason I truly enjoy it so much is it really signals the end of Winter! Not to say we might bot have another Storm, or Two, … or Three! (I hope not!)
Yet, the start of Maple Season signals the end of Winter, the coming of Spring, and sadly, before we know it…
It’ll All be over on the third night the Peepers Sing!
Last year, I ran late, and got the first of what is known as Buddy Maple Syrup! It chemically changes once the buds start coming out, or getting ready to emerge on the trees!
Let you season run to long and You’ll find a difference in taste! Let it go even longer and you’ll see that instead of sweet… You’ll find it Bitter! That’s bittersweet!
However, what I discovered last year, is there is a very short period, toward the end of the Maple Season, before the sap turns bitter and stops running, that it tastes a lot like a nice Creme Brûlée! Now, that , it seems, is best fresh, as it doesn’t hold the Creme Brûlée taste as long as regular Maple Syrup does!
We invite You to come visit us at Briden Farm and experience our Maple Syrup, embrace the Smell. Taste, and Feel of Spring! Have Questions? Call ☎️ Brian 902-907-0770
