As children and teens everywhere worry about which outfit to wear for school, parents have another thing on their minds. How can you fuel your child throughout the day to keep their mind and body sharp? Nutrients such as complex carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, lean protein, and antioxidants, can help to boost your child’s energy level and brainpower. And the good news is that these nutrients don’t have to be hard to fit in. In fact, they can even taste delicious!

This is my favorite time of year. Yes, I am no fan of the cold weather that we have here in Chicago, but my youngest was born in February. February is a short month and is right before Spring. February is Black History Month. February is MARDI GRAS!

I love Mardi Gras for so many reasons. My maternal grandmother was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a Creole. So many times I am asked ‘WHAT ARE YOU?’ so, if you know anything about Creoles, that is what I am.

The Daily Meal: Matlaw’s Bacon & Cheese Clam Pizza Bites are featured in Natalia Sloam’s article, “11 Guilt-Free Party Snacks” ~ healthy but delicious guilt-free recipe ideas for the holiday season! (It’s the top Trend on the Entertain page too!)

Grocery Headquarters features Matlaw's as one of the top in the industry for innovative new products, new species and creative merchandising ideas.

An entertaining prize pack giveaway featuring Matlaw’s Stuffed Clams was highlighted in the Jan. 20th issue and was live on its very popular online Win It Sweepstakes page! Two lucky winners won a one year supply of Matlaw’s Stuffed Clams, a beautiful piece of servingware, and Visa gift card.