Jay's Hilltop Sugarhouse

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03/19/2019

The sugaring season is getting started! Vacuum taps are starting to open up, but bags and buckets are being a little slow. 700 gallons to process tomorrow. Temps look really good the rest of the week.

07/19/2018

Day 8 of Maple Sugar nutrition.

Healthier Alternative to Artificial Sweeteners
If you typically use artificial sweeteners or refined sugar products like dangerous splenda, sucralose, agave, aspartame or sugar, you should think about switching these out for maple syrup and raw honey as soon as possible. Artificial sweeteners, while they may be calorie-free, are tied to numerous health problems including weight gain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, short-term memory loss and much more.

Many existing illnesses can be worsened by repeatedly using artificial sweeteners over time, and they also show unfavorable results when it comes to weight loss, too. It’s very possible to form an addiction to artificial sweeteners used in many diet or light foods, since they affect your food cravings and your ability to manage your body’s signs of hunger and fullness.

Maple syrup isn’t linked to any of those health problems, plus it triggers more satisfaction because of its natural sweet taste.

07/18/2018

Day 7 of Maple Sugar nutrition;
Supplies Important Vitamins and Minerals
Maple syrup contains zinc and manganese in fairly high amounts, in addition to potassium and calcium. Zinc can help fight illness and improve immunity since it keeps your level of white blood cells up, while manganese plays a role a crucial role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, blood sugar regulation, brain and nerve function.

07/16/2018

Great News!! Our Maple Granulated Sugar shakers will be available at Agora - Makers Market. They are located on Main St across from the Portage County Library in Stevens Point. They will be having a GRAND OPENING on July 21, 2018. Check them out!!! https://www.facebook.com/agoralocalmakersmarket/

Agora is an inclusive, LGBTQ+, women-owned shop in downtown Stevens Point, WI. We carry highly curated collections of accessories, home goods, gifts + so much more, sourced from independent makers.
EMAIL about orders - DMs not checked regularly.

07/14/2018

Day 4 of Maple Granulated Sugar nutrition. May Help Protect Against Cancer
While some evidence shows that to a certain degree sugar can cause cancer or at least contribute to it, maple syrup seems to be a much less harmful sweetener. This is due to the presence of antioxidants in maple syrup that can protect cells from DNA damage and mutation. While maple syrup alone won’t likely result in a reduced risk for developing cancer, it’s a much safer option than including high levels of refined sugar or artificial sweeteners in your diet.

07/13/2018

Day 3 of Maple Granulated Sugar nutrition.
Fights Inflammatory Diseases. Because maple syrup nutrition supplies inflammation-reducing polyphenol antioxidants, it can be considered part of a healthy diet that’s helpful in preventing certain diseases like arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease or heart disease. Maple syrups plant-based compounds reduce oxidative stress, which is responsible for aging us at a quicker rate and reducing the strength of our immune system.

07/12/2018

Our Maple Granulated Sugar shakers are now available at the Stevens Point Area Coop!

The Stevens Point Area Co-op is a cooperatively-owned grocery store located downtown Stevens Point, Wisconsin. With a focus on delivering high quality organic foods and locally sourced products at competitive prices, the Co-op supports a strong community and promotes sustainable practices.

07/11/2018

Did you know there are 9 surprising health benefits of maple granulated sugar? Over the next 9 days we will post the benefits!!!!

Today; Maple Sugar contains numerous anti-oxidants,,
Maple syrup nutrition is impressive when it comes to supplying protective antioxidants.
The medical journal Pharmaceutical Biology revealed that pure maple syrup contains up to 24 different antioxidants.
Some of the primary antioxidants found in maple syrup include benzoic acid, gallic acid, cinnamic acid, and various flavanols like catechin, epicatechin, rutin and quercetin.

07/01/2018

Sand Valley Golf Resort http://www.sandvalleygolfresort.com/ Executive Chef Joe Simmons is now using all of Jays Hilltop Sugarhouse products in the kitchen and as ingredients in menu selections at the dining facility at the resort. Pure Maple Syrup,,, Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup, and Maple Granulated Sugar. If you haven't stopped by,,,, the food is outstanding!!!

Sand Valley Golf Resort: A destination golf resort in central Wisconsin with the first course by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw set to open in 2017 and the second course by David Kidd set to open in 2018. Sand Valley will offer dramatic golf, set among prehistoric sand dunes, with lodging and other ame...

03/26/2018

We filled our first Bourbon Barrel today. This year we have partnered with Northern Waters distillery in Minocqua. The distillery made Jimmy's Room Bourbon in these barrels. After months of aging, it should be super delicious.

03/17/2018

Pathetic sap flow this year! Less CO2 more sap! We have done three limited boils. Could use a little heat to get things going. Saturday? Sunday? Too much Polar air!!!