It’s Maple weekend in Ontario. Locally, Elmira will be celebrating it's 60th maple syrup festival. But there’s more to maple syrup than pancakes and waffles. Food columnist Jasmine Mangalaseril talked to food and drink professionals in Waterloo Region who use maple syrup in different and unique ways.
Whether it's teaching local culinary students or working as a program assistant for a downtown incubator for entrepreneurs, several local chefs and business owners have stepped back from the food operations they’ve built to take on other careers. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino checks in with local chef-owners.