Legend has it that the Iroquois’ Chief Woksis threw his tomahawk into a maple tree on a winter day. On the next day, sun rays focused on the tomahawk, and once it was removed, sweet syrup sprung from the hole. Chief’s wife marinated meat in the sap and cooked a delicious dish. Ever since maple syrup has been a common condiment for many dishes. It was treated as the main spice, just like salt in European cuisine.
