James Jennings Pancake recipes and flavor pairing The original Pancake Day was the Tuesday in March before Ash Wednesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday. Records of it go back to 1439 as a run up to Lent. A modern National Pancake day in the US is the ... Jan 14, 2026
James Jennings Maple Banana Bread Banana bread made with maple syrup is a family favorite. It rare that a loaf lasts longer than a day in our household. To print, open image in new window.... Jan 14, 2026
James Jennings Vermont Maple Spritz This is our go to cocktail at home for when we have company. Light and refreshing, it is great for summer evenings and barbecues.... Jan 14, 2026
James Jennings Pancakes Pancakes are classic, covered in maple syrup and accompanied by fruit and bacon or breakfast sausage. What makes it so popular are 1. Flavor Profile - Sweetness: Maple syrup adds a rich, natural sweet... Jan 14, 2026
James Jennings Hot Spiced Cider with Maple Syrup Our little town has a community building event in December called the windows of Advent. For each night of Advent, households or groups of neighbors host an apero in the evening that is open to all. T... Jan 14, 2026
James Jennings Apple galette with maple syrup Boskoop is a great choice for apple pie because it has a well-balanced flavor that combines sweetness with a slight tartness. They have firm, dense flesh that holds up well during cooking so that the ... Jan 14, 2026
James Jennings Crostini with Strawberries, Basil and Maple Syrup This appetizer is the culmination of several years to understand molecular food pairing for maple syrup. Simple, seasonal recipe that is delightful to look at and savor. Don't use supermarket maple sy... Jan 14, 2026
James Jennings Maple-Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Chives Maple-Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Chives Flavor Logic Roasting enhances the earthy and caramelized notes (Furaneol) of the beets and maple syrup. Goat cheese adds a lactic tang that contra... Jan 14, 2026
James Jennings Salmon with Maple-Miso Glaze Salmon with Maple-Miso Glaze Flavor Logic Maple = top note + gloss Miso/Soy = base note + depth. White miso is maple-forward, delicate, balanced sweet–umami. Vinegar/Ginger = contrast + lift Salmon = ... Jan 14, 2026
James Jennings Leek toast with spicy maple taffy Charred leeks, cool tahini-yogurt, and a glossy drizzle of spicy maple taffy create a forkful that swings between smoky, creamy, and bright—held together by maple’s natural caramel, vanilla, and gentl... Jan 14, 2026
James Jennings Grilled Maple Soy Steaks Maple, soy, and ginger wrap the steak in a sweet-salty lacquer that sears into a glossy crust, letting the grill’s smoke and the sauce’s umami deepen each other with every bite. Flavor Pairing Logic M... Jan 14, 2026
