I wonder if any hounds can guide me here. I love the sweet syrup that you get with fresh tofu pudding, sold from the fresh tofu carts and in some tofu-making shops. It’s also the same syrup (I think) that is used to make... (3 replies, last updated by HLing June 4, 2004)

The sugar/corn syrup in pecan pie is serving two roles, sweetness and texture. Texturally, if you dial it back too much, you get something along the lines of scrambled eggs with nuts. It’s not pleasant. Even if you dial... (31 replies, last updated by mcf November 24, 2009)

glazes for pork & poultry, to caramelize nuts, in pecan pie, to glaze sweet potatoes...in short, any recipe calling for a sweetener that can benefit from an added slightly bitter note (kinda like honey). Of course, I use it as a... (7 replies, last updated by Hungry Celeste January 22, 2006)

Cardullo’s in Harvard Square used to carry Tamarind Syrup. Can anyone tell me where I might find this delectable sweet anywhere? The Boston area is my first choice but anywhere in NE is just fine. Thanks (5 replies, last updated by ellie February 19, 2002)

What is the taste difference between real maple syrup and the Aunt Jemima type brands? Is the real thing less sweet? If I’m buying real maple syrup, what brands are CH favorites? Maybe I’ll have a brunch with both... (25 replies, last updated by M-L. July 6, 2001)

When I was a kid, I had a chocolate chip cookie made by a gal from South Carolina, that cookie was so sweet. She used some type of red syrup. Can anyone tell me what it is and maybe a cookie recipe to go along. (2 replies, last updated by Suzy Q February 11, 2008)

Imported from Germany! Waldmeister Syrup - finally available in the US! Go ahead, spoil yourself with this delicious Syrup. Mix with Soda water or regular water for a sweet drink. Pour over ice cream, pudding or mousse. Add to a... (3 replies, last updated by The Engineer July 24, 2006)

It’s used in the middle east as a sweet and sour ingredient, adding a fruity flavour to salad dressings, meat marinades and sauces. There’s a classic Lebanese recipe of flatbread covered with a thin layer of fried... (11 replies, last updated by Vivren January 20, 2007)

is Betty Crocker not Karo) for the first time, and it is weird. It’s not as sweet as sugar yet is thicker than a standard simple syrup yet dissolves in the strangest way on the tongue. I have no problem using things that... (19 replies, last updated by cap October 25, 2005)

I have several bottles of the syrup, never opened. However, must be at least 10 years old, I’m wondering if they are still good or should I just dump them. Thanks (5 replies, last updated by MikeG November 18, 2007)

Does anyone know where to buy elderflower syrup in Manhattan? Among the many delicious flavors at Blue Hill at Stone Barns a while ago, we had an elderflower champagne tail that we loved, and would like to replicate. Thanks. (5 replies, last updated by dkstar1 February 5, 2007)

Pristinos are an Ecuadorian dessert that are served with ‘miel de panela’, this brown sugar syrup. They are sort of a deep fried pretzel. The syrup is also used to make various ‘dulce de ..’ (sweet of ...)... (9 replies, last updated by paulj October 6, 2007)

Update: I found an Icelandic-style yogurt called Siggi that sweetens its product with Agave. The yogurt has a distinctive taste, partially I think from the Agave syrup. As I don’t like things to be really sweet, I rather... (18 replies, last updated by scubadoo97 April 25, 2008)

I drastically overestimated the amount of sugar syrup I would need for lemonade, and now have a huge jar (of sugar syrup) in my fridge. - other than tails, what else can I use it for? - if it can be used as a substitute for solid... (7 replies, last updated by JessicaSophia July 23, 2002)

Does anyone know a local place T-accessible that carries grade B or C maple syrup? (15 replies, last updated by Heathen & Spells March 31, 2006)