What makes maple syrup Canada's liquid gold? CBC's 'The Franco-Beat' dives in

Well known to the Indigenous peoples of the Eastern Woodlands long before the arrival of European settlers, maple syrup has become something often associated with all things Canadian.

According to the federal government, Canada produces 85 per centof the world's maple syrup.

How does the sweet stuff go from dripping down a tree to dribbling over your pancakes? What is a cabane sucreand where can you find one?

As part of a mini-series on CBC Manitoba'sWeekend Morning Showcalled "The Franco-Beat," host Nadia Kidwai and Radio-Canada host and producer Samuel Rancourt present some sticky facts about maple syrup.

They also take a look at a traditional dish using maple syrup ppres,or "grandpa's dumplings," a salty dough boiled in maple syrup.

Other stories in the Franco-Beat mini-series: