Sweet Talk: All Things Maple

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The Cornell Maple Program presents Sweet Talk, with hosts, co-directors of CMP, Aaron Wightman and Adam Wild. Your hosts will present the latest research, news, and trends in the maple industry, with various guests including other maple researchers, industry experts, and local sugarmakers.

  1. DEC 1

    Episode 38: Sweet Talk with Alina Stelick about Buddy Syrup and Sensory Evaluation of Maple Products

    This month, Aaron interviews Alina Stelick, manager of the Cornell Sensory Evaluation Center. She shares the results of research pursued for her doctorate degree on buddy syrup and other late season syrup sensory profiles, as well as on consumer acceptance of these syrups. Alina Stelick's buddy syrup research has resulted in two Extension Bulletins that are available now on the Cornell Maple Program home page (www.cornellmaple.com). Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne. Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

    40 min
  2. Episode 37: Research Update - Sweet Talk about Sap Chillers with Aaron and Adam

    NOV 3

    Episode 37: Research Update - Sweet Talk about Sap Chillers with Aaron and Adam

    This month, Aaron and Adam discuss their experiences testing different methods for chilling sap during the warm part of the production season in mid-spring. Technology to improve and preserve sap quality is becoming essential as the weather gets warmer during the sap collection season. Methods for all different budgets and sized operations are discussed in this episode. Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne. Music - Long and Low Cloud by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

    47 min
  3. Episode 36: Sweet Talk with Eric Shatt of Redbyrd Orchard Cider & Kombucha

    OCT 6

    Episode 36: Sweet Talk with Eric Shatt of Redbyrd Orchard Cider & Kombucha

    This month, Aaron interviews Eric Shatt, owner of Redbyrd Orchard Cider & Kombucha. Together, he and his wife Deva Maas operate a diversified farm with a wide array of hard cider apple tree varieties, sheep and geese that graze the orchards, and a small maple sugarbush. These enterprises synergize, not only on the land, but also in the cidery / fermentation kitchen where they develop unique value-added products. Find Redbyrd Orchard at the Ithaca Farmers Market, or learn more at: https://www.redbyrdorchardcider.com/ Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne. Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

    32 min
  4. Episode 35: Ask a Maple Specialist with Aaron and Adam (#4)

    SEP 8

    Episode 35: Ask a Maple Specialist with Aaron and Adam (#4)

    After about one year since the last one, this is our fourth installment of "Ask a Maple Specialist." Aaron and Adam answer some of your most frequently asked maple questions. To have your question featured on the show, visit the Sweet Talk webpage at www.cornellmaple.com (https://blogs.cornell.edu/cornellmaple/sweettalk/). Or, submit your question directly on the Spotify app. Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne. Music - Long and Low Cloud by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

    53 min

  5. 10/21/2024

    Episode 34: Sweet Talk with Gabe Karns about Freeman's Maple

    This month, Aaron interviews Gabe Karns from The Ohio State University. Gabe has been studying Freeman's maple, a hybrid between red and silver maple that may prove to be more resilient and just as productive as sugar maple. Gabe can be reached at: karns.36@osu.edu Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne. Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

    1h 6m
  6. Episode 33: Ask a Maple Specialist with Aaron and Adam (#3)

    09/09/2024

    Episode 33: Ask a Maple Specialist with Aaron and Adam (#3)

    This is our third installment of "Ask a Maple Specialist." Aaron and Adam answer some of your most frequently asked maple questions. To have your question featured on the show, visit the Sweet Talk webpage at www.cornellmaple.com (https://blogs.cornell.edu/cornellmaple/sweettalk/). Or, submit your question directly on the Spotify app. Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne. Music - Long and Low Cloud by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

    49 min

  7. 08/05/2024

    Episode 32: Sweet Talk with St. Maple's Scott St. Mary

    This month, Adam interviews Scott St. Mary from St. Maple in Malone, NY. Scott has a unique and successful approach to maple marketing and retail, especially through novel products and a popular maple food trailer. Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne. Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

    50 min

  8. 07/05/2024

    Episode 31: Sweet Talk with Peter Gregg - Maple News and Sugar Rush

    This month, Aaron interviews Peter Gregg, founder of the Maple News and author of the anticipated maple memoir Sugar Rush. They discuss the origins of the newspaper, and of Gregg's sugaring career, and give a sneak peak into the memoir that will hit the shelves on July 2. Subscribe to the Maple News at: https://www.themaplenews.com/. And learn more about Sugar Rush at: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Sugar-Rush/Peter-Gregg/9781639366811 Episode Produced by Ailis Clyne. Music - Long and Low Cloud, Funk and Flash, both by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

    59 min
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The Cornell Maple Program presents Sweet Talk, with hosts, co-directors of CMP, Aaron Wightman and Adam Wild. Your hosts will present the latest research, news, and trends in the maple industry, with various guests including other maple researchers, industry experts, and local sugarmakers.

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