As Matt’s Meals fans know, I LOVE syrup! In fact, in addition to slathering pancakes and waffles with faves like Ackerman’s, Anderson’s, Sugar Bob’s, and Cochrane’s ski-inspired Slopeside (some of which I am not too proud to admit I drink from the bottle!), I recently came upon a new maple-based sensation at the Boston Local Food Fest that would make even my dear grandma happy!

Inspired by his mother’s recipe, Ron Cort created Nana’s Special Sauce to keep his kids as happy as he was as a kid whenever it was time for family breakfast. Fortunately, the family secret is now being shared with other families all over!

Instead of just pouring pure maple on her waffles and pancakes, Ron’s mother (a.k.a., “Nana” to his kids who ate it all through college and still enjoy it to this day) made them more like real cakes by adding butter and more than a touch of marshmallow!

Today, with help from the food folks at Cornell (who also produce the New Leaf line of amazing “alternative” syrups), Nana’s Special Sauce continues to please and surprise new generations, not only with its delicious flavor and satisfying consistency but also with its versatility- No longer limited to breakfast, Nana’s special syrup is great on ice cream, in beverages, in the many recipes that show up on their website (www.nanasspecialsauce.com), and (if direct bottle drinking is frowned upon in your home) just on a spoon!

In addition to making kids and parents happy with its sweet and sticky flavor, the family-run company also makes people happy by donating proceeds to charities like No Kid Hungry and St Jude’s Hospitals for Children. It is a sweet deal all around and one that I recommend you get in on before breakfast tomorrow!