Roots & Reflections - A Crooked Creek Birch Blog

July 23, 2026

End of a Chain: Resilient Food System on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula

In 2024 we had the honor of meeting the team at the Iowa Cooperative Extension at the Harvest Moon Festival in Soldot...

June 16, 2026

What Makes Alaska Birch Syrup Exceptional?

We hear it all the time: “I tried birch syrup once, it was bitter.” “Birch syrup doesn't belong on pancakes.” And my ...

June 12, 2026

Alaska Boreal Forest Landstaking

What started as Anchorage wholesale order deliveries (3 hours from home) quickly snowballed into adding in-person Fai...

April 16, 2026

2026 Sap Season

The sap is flowing in our south-facing woods, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to kick off another season of crafting...

February 01, 2026

Recycling Soap Scraps with Eco-Soap Bank

Have you ever wondered what happens to our "ugly" soap - the scraps, the failed bars, the soap ends? For many busines...

November 15, 2025

Roasted Carrot & Dill Hummus w/ Alaska Birch Syrup

Looking for a unique twist on classic hummus? This Roasted Carrot & Dill Hummus w/ Alaska Birch Syrup is a vibra...

October 18, 2025

Gifting with Intention

The holidays are just around the corner! Approach gift-giving with thoughtfulness and care. Our specialty Alaska Bir...

April 30, 2025

Unique Mother’s Day Gifts She Will Love

This Mother’s Day, skip the big-box gifts that don’t feel personal. Shop Crooked Creek Birch for handcrafted syrups, ...

April 29, 2025

Replacing Refined Sugar with Birch Syrup

Why Natural Sweeteners Like Birch Syrup Are Healthier Than Refined Sugar If you're looking to curb your sugar int...

March 29, 2025

2025 Sap season is here!

Over 50% of our test taps are flowing, which means we’re just about ready to start full-scale tapping here in the cen...

March 15, 2025

Birch sap season 2024

As one season ends, another begins. The first days of spring are right around the corner and an unseasonably warm win...

August 12, 2024

2024 Season Recap

Our 2024 birch syrup season was nothing short of an adventure, filled with tree tapping, equipment upgrades, trouble...

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