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They didn't have pies or other sweets (they brought some sugar with them but ran out)..
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Originally Posted by Indydealmaker
Maple sugar comprised 12 percent of the Native American diet. The Native American name for maple sugar is Sinzibuckwud (drawn from the wood). Sugar was a basic seasoning for grains and breads, stews, teas, berries, vegetables. In the Southwest, the Native Americans chewed the sweet heart of the agave plant.
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A Pawtuxet Indian named Squanto taught the malnourished Pilgrims how to extract sap from Maple Trees. I bet that was a Happy Day! 
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