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26 economist sunsuntribune diversions saturday march 192005 freezing nights warm days make best maple syrup maple adds flavour to many foods from page 25 today there are more than 10000 maple syrup producers in canada many of them waiting for ideal weather conditions to start the sap running ideally it should be about 4 c at night and 5 c in the day to get the sap running said robert sta ples who won the gold medal for maple syrup at this years royal agricultural fair his third win at the royal its gotta freeze at night then warm up in the day time mr staples said from his musically named sta ples maple products farm near peterborough mr staples is putting taps into the 1400 trees in his 20acre sugarbush but when reached last week was waiting for better weather to begin the job in earnest he has been doing it for more than 40 years and wel comes the change from the old labourintensive days when sap had to be collect ed and taken to the evapo rator house for boiling today tubing systems and vacuum pumps allow the sap to run directiy from the tree the process underwent little change over the first 200 years of recorded maple making at least until the tin can made out of sheet metal was invented during the american civil war it didnt take long for syrup makers to realize a large flat sheetmetal pan was more efficient for boiling than a rounded iron kettle which let much of the heat slide past mr staples who also produces maple butter and maple sugar said there are as many uses for maple syrup as there are food products anywhere youd nor mally use sugar he said if you like maple syrup you can use it on anything even trench fries according to grandma maple marj andre of the toronto region conserva tion authority maple syrup is not just a sweetener its a flavouring for many foods some quick serving ideas as a sweetener it gives tea and cof fee a unique taste pour it on oatmeal topped with wal nuts and raisins add maple syrup and cinnamon to pureed cooked sweet potatoes combine with orange juice and tamari as a marinade for baked tofu or tempeh and spread peanut butter on a piece of whole wheat toast top with sliced bananas and drizzle with maple syrup maple mousse 1 envelope unfavoured gelatin 14 cup cold water worlds best maple vinaigrette 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 cup vegetable oil mix together in a jar by hand or for a creamier dressing use a hand blender creamy maple syrup dressing 1 cup 250 ml mayonnaise 12 cup 125 ml pure maple syrup 14 cup apple cider vinegar mix all ingredients together thor oughly chill and serve with salad diary like watching several movies at once 1 cup pure maple syrup from page 25 3 eggs separated 1 cup whipping cream sprinkle gelatin over cold water and set aside to soften beat maple syrup and egg yolks together in the top of a double boiler cook over boiling water for 10 minutes stirring occasionally stir in softened gelatin and cook until dis solved remove from heat and cool over icecold water stirring occasionally until cool but not set beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form fold this into mix ture spoon into serving bowl refriger ate covered until set about three hours just before serving garnish with semisweet chocolate helen goes to live with her aunt madea who grabs her pistol and marches off to find charles until a still hopeful helen stops her what follows is helens unsuccessful attempt to recuperate with a new man and her successful nurturing of a red- hot hatred for charles none of these things make her feel better and she is stuck in a strange twist she gets two chances to have her revenge with two different outcomes the films promising story is severely compromised by the films scattered focus its like the weather in chicago if you dont like it now wait five minutes its going to change from a morality tale to a slapstick comedy romp to a tearsoaked melo drama and gospel chorus redemption its unpredictable to a fault in the end its a proclamation of faith madeas comic moments are often outrageously funny helens sudden indulgence in cruelty is interesting but its like watching several movies at once and none satisfy finally who is the mad black woman madea or helen its anyones guess canadian cancer society societe canadienne du cancer relay for life relais pour la vie founding sponsor ynfig media sponsor canadian cancer society relay for life 2005 markhamwhitchurch- stouffville unit 700 pm friday june toth to 700 am saturday june 11 th 2005 markham museum and historical village 9350 highway 48 markham you can register teams or sign up as a volunteer or cancer survivor online now at wwwcancerca follow the relay for life links to the markham event you can also register by calling the markhamwhitchurch- stouffville unit at 9052945925 or emailing kcraine ontariocancerca register early space is limited