NotASharkInAManSuitMar 17

Genius.

https://lemmy.world/post/44361778

Show threadNottaLottaOcelotMar 17

I’m fascinated by the existence of so many foods. Who decided to boil tree sap for 3 weeks to make maple syrup? Who agitated cows milk vigorously for 20 minutes to discover butter? Who saw cheese for the first time and decided to still eat moldy milk?

I thank those nameless humans for their service to society.

Show threadKairuByte
Just wanna mention, you don’t need to boil maple sap for anywhere near that long to make syrup. It can be done in an afternoon unless you’re trying to make gallons.
Mar 18 at 5:03amWeb
Show threadNottaLottaOcelotMar 18
I suppose you’re right - it could be done on a small scale. I’m so used to seeing massive vats at the sugar bush that I didn’t even think of a small volume in a pot