Many see maple syrup as a breakfast necessity, especially for waffles and pancakes. It comes in different flavors and sizes, and believe it or not, it can last for up to a year if stored properly.

How, exactly, does one tell if the maple syrup you have in your kitchen has gone bad? It's not immediately notable, but there are telltale expiration signs.

Maple syrup is always a pantry staple, but its presence is especially welcome during the cold weather season, when pancakes are a weekend breakfast must and root vegetables welcome a drizzle of this ...