A Passion For Syrup

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Maine is famous for its maple syrup. But Jefferson resident Jon Olsen, who spent more than thirty years in Hawaii after growing up in Maine, has added a little tropical touch to this Maine favorite. Tropical Maine Natural Syrup and Marinade (207-549-7787) is a combination of maple syrup and passion fruit concentrate. The result is a unique and tangy topping — for adventurous palates only — perfect for kicking up traditional pancakes a notch or adding a frenzy of flavor to anything from fish to fruit salad. The syrup comes in ten-ounce ($8.95) and five-ounce ($5) jars and can be found at various specialty retailers and natural food stores across the state or online at raggedmountaintradingpost.com [2]