Yes it was, we are surrounded by small private sugar shacks. The same is true in NY and NE Ohio. Most of the production is sold locally, much of it at road side stands or out the kitchen door from a sign along the road.
As to my desert---I got the "baby" portion (in a 16 oz cup). I ate 1/2 last night and can repeat the same tonight
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