Authentic Sugar Shack Maple Syrup - Pure Canadian Maple Syrup for Pancakes, Waffles & Desserts | Perfect for Breakfast, Baking & Gifting

Honestly, this is more of a coffee table book than a cookbook: it's absolutely gorgeous! Fascinatingly informative in terms of how a sugar shack works, and the recipes are beautifully illustrated. The overall look and feel is very modern and graphic: not your typical boring cookbook.Speaking of recipes, all of which include maple syrup (from tablespoons to liters, depending on the dish), you'll have to keep an open mind regarding what you might consider edible. In addition to standard desserts and roasts and sandwiches, you'll also find some unusual recipes such as squirrel sushi, accompanied by rather graphic photos regarding their preparation and eventual presentation. This book is absolutely not for vegetarians, or the squeamish. If you think meat only comes in styrofoam trays at the supermarket, you may want to stay away from this book.The overall length of individual recipes may be off-putting, but there's a lot of technique in this cooking. Some recipes are most likely lost on home cooks who may not have access to certain ingredients, or who don't have the space or necessary equipment. But that doesn't mean it's not enjoyable reading, nevertheless. Most recipes, however, are within the realm of the average home cook's capabilities. All are clearly written and illustrated.In all this is a solid effort, and it's obvious that Mr. Picard has a true passion for meats and, most of all, maple syrup.Highly recommended whether you plan to cook from it or not.