Matt’s segments for “Connoisseur’s Corner” usually air on WBZ (1030 AM) Saturdays at 7:25, 8:25, 9:25, and 11:55 AM and Sundays at 7:25, 8:25, 9:25 AM.

Recent samples can be found at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1002-Connoisseurs-Corner-28654273/.

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Bon appétit!

Had you asked me a few weeks ago what my favorite food from WI was, I would have enthusiastically said the AMAZING soft pretzel from the award-winning Winzer Stube in the historic border town of Hudson.

As I am now composing a story about the maple industry, however, I have had my eyes and mouth opened to the facts that, not only does WI have a maple industry, but that some of their farms make AMAZING stuff as well!

Case in point is Anderson’s Maple Syrup, an award-winning, family-run, friend-employing, sustainable sugar shack that has been pumping out sweet liquid amber for over 90 years! 

In addition to the Grade A syrup with which you may be familiar, Anderson’s Maple Syrup also offers organic syrup, apple syrup, maple cream and sugar, maple nut popcorn, and a specially-prepared pancake syrup that is a bit thinner but just as delicious! Sold across the country, Anderson’s Maple Syrup offers customized labels that make great gifts for any event. And as maple has a lower glycemic index and more vitamins and minerals that sugar, it is also a go-to ingredient for many chefs and health-conscious cooks. In fact, their website (https://andersonsmaplesyrup.com) has recipes not only for breakfast faves, but also for grilling, desserts, and holdays, so there is always a reason to try some!