Gary and I were given a gift basket that included something called "Stroopwafels," apparently a VERY popular Dutch treat. These were with a twist - instead of being soaked in? filled with caramel, they are filled with maple syrup. They are SOOOOOOOO delicious!
But it got me to thinking... a good friend had in-laws in Czechoslovakia (when it was still Czechoslovakia). She brought goodies with her on a visit. One of the items was maple syrup. They asked her "What is this strange oil?"
So seeing the stroopwafel is traditionally made with caramel, and remembering my friend's in-laws reaction to it, it got me to wondering - is maple syrup produced in Europe? Are you familiar with it, and is it commonly used?
I spent some time in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, France and Turkey - and though (especially in the Netherlands) I definitely remember eating what I call pancakes and waffles - I definitely do not remember maple syrup being part of what was served with them.
??????????? Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks!
But it got me to thinking... a good friend had in-laws in Czechoslovakia (when it was still Czechoslovakia). She brought goodies with her on a visit. One of the items was maple syrup. They asked her "What is this strange oil?"
So seeing the stroopwafel is traditionally made with caramel, and remembering my friend's in-laws reaction to it, it got me to wondering - is maple syrup produced in Europe? Are you familiar with it, and is it commonly used?
I spent some time in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, France and Turkey - and though (especially in the Netherlands) I definitely remember eating what I call pancakes and waffles - I definitely do not remember maple syrup being part of what was served with them.
??????????? Inquiring minds want to know! Thanks!