"Gloria P" > wrote in message
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> We were in New England last week for a wedding and a quick visit to some
> relatives whom we hadn't seen in years.
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> Although I didn't get the classic lobster I craved (They seem to disappear
> after Labor Day on many menus.) I did have some very good food including
> luscious lobster rolls and seafood mixtures including the elusive lobster.
> Only one meal was a clunker, the aforementioned ground beef shepherd's
> pie.
>
> By far the most delicious surprise was in Brattleboro, VT at a restaurant
> called, I think, Riverview. I ordered the Maple Creme Brulee for dessert
> and it was the best c.b. I have ever had, bar none.
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> The custard was very creamy and mild but the sugar topping was pure
> maple sugar (very obviously NOT brown sugar) and the combination of
> flavors was incredible. I think I am glad I don't know where to buy maple
> sugar, because I could literally OD on this dessert.
>
> gloria p

I can't remember offhand if it's powered or granulated maple sugar
but I got some from Vermont Country Store.