Tag: Organic

We have been at our new site in Fairfax for over a year but all of our building renovations have been focused inside (except for one wicked expensive roof repair and a subsequent wicked cool solar array.) Our building has a wonderful history in that it manufactured scrabble tiles and other game pieces for yearsRead More

Boozy, tart, cold and fruity – these are all things we want in a summer cocktail. When we first started infusing maple syrup, we recognized that they would be excellent in cocktails and so we started experimenting. There are now over 60 cocktail recipes using our syrups that you can find on our website.  ItRead More

Ice cream topped with maple – perhaps you’ve tried it or maybe you haven’t. For those who have, you know that pure maple syrup over vanilla ice cream is a revelation.  We have enjoyed our Sugarmaker’s Cut pure maple on Vermont’s own Ben & Jerry’s vanilla for years.  But when we started our line ofRead More

Every winter sugarmakers tap their maple trees by drilling a small hole in the trunk and inserting a spout.  With 81,000 taps to put in, we start the process in mid-January so we are ready for the first thaw.  Tapping all our trees in time is a battle against the elements.  January, more often thanRead More

For many who buy organically grown produce, their main concern is chemicals on their food. As an organic grower, I understand the inclination, not comprehending why one would put poison on something they are going to eat.  There are some organically certified items, however, that no doubt elicit a bit of eye-rolling.  Have you everRead More

Maple syrup is the gold standard of agriculture and conservation coexisting.  It is made by tapping trees in a natural forest and gathering the sap in the spring when the weather warms during the day and drops below freezing at night.  Aside from fishing, it is one of the last agricultural industries in which theRead More

A big, big thank you for those who head out every day to keep our vital services and hospitals going.  For the majority of us, however, we are staying home and keeping trips to the store to a minimum.  That means facing the pantry and fridge with a daily calculation: ‘I’ve got A but don’tRead More

Oatmeal is wholesome and nutritious… and a little boring. It needs some assertive flavors to turn it into a meal you would look forward to. Consider Runamok Maple your ally to keeping your breakfast healthy AND delicious. Our syrup is organic and all natural as are the ingredients we use for our infusions, so youRead More

3/27/20 Runamok Maple is in full operation. Production is currently running Monday through Thursday and our fulfillment team is working Monday through Friday 8-4. Our sugaring team is still working the woods and boiling regularly. Office staff is working remotely and is accessible through phone (802.849.7943) and email (info@runamokmaple.com). If you have any questions, pleaseRead More