Canada - the birthplace of maple syrup, and proud of it, it can be found pochtina every corner.
Walking in Quebec, near the city ice rink saw an interesting sight. A man stood in front of the form lesorubskogo tray with snow and pouring maple syrup on it. Before the men had gathered a small group of people waiting for the outcome of action. Of course, I immediately settled down with a camera. Not for nothing settled down. I saw something before me the unknown: the traditional, ancient delicacy of Quebec and New England - snow candy. They are called maple taffy or maple candy.
Maple sap digest to the consistency, density prevyschayuschey syrup. Then pours out "tracks" on the prepared snow.