March is National Peanut Month
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Celebrate the love of Peanuts
March is National Peanut Month. It is a celebration that takes place to recognize America's love for the Peanut. Whether as a ballpark roasted snack, in salad or peanut butter sandwich, you can find peanuts in all kinds of recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
National Peanut Month began as National Peanut Week in 1941 and then in 1974 became the month-long celebration that we enjoy today.
Take the time this month to find the nutritional value of peanuts. They are a good source of protein and nutrients. One serving of peanuts is a good source of protein, Vitamin E, Niacin, Foliate, Phosphorus and Magnesium. Peanuts are naturally cholesterol-free and low in saturated fat. In some instances, they can also help with weight loss. Please take time to learn some facts about peanuts and enjoy!
National Peanut Month began as National Peanut Week in 1941 and then in 1974 became the month-long celebration that we enjoy today.
Take the time this month to find the nutritional value of peanuts. They are a good source of protein and nutrients. One serving of peanuts is a good source of protein, Vitamin E, Niacin, Foliate, Phosphorus and Magnesium. Peanuts are naturally cholesterol-free and low in saturated fat. In some instances, they can also help with weight loss. Please take time to learn some facts about peanuts and enjoy!
The Ultimate Peanut Butter Book
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Peanut butter makes everything better. Think about it: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. Cold Peanut Noodles. Peanut Butter Fudge. Still not convinced? Try Peanut Butter Waffles, Pad Thai, or Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Centers. In The Ultimate Peanut Butter Book, the tenth addition to their Ultimate series, Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough offer up hundreds of recipes and variations for America's favorite spread. From comforting Peanut Butter Sticky Buns to decadent Peanut Butter Cheesecake to outrageous Elvis Spread (peanut butter, bacon, and bananas), The Ultimate Peanut Butter Book takes Peanut butter way beyond the same old PB&J.
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Some Interesting Facts about Peanuts
* Peanuts account for two-thirds of all snack nuts consumed in the USA.
* Four of the top 10 candy bars manufactured in the USA contain peanuts or peanut butter.
* Dr. George Washington Carver researched and developed more than 300 uses for peanuts in the early 1900s. Dr. Carver is considered "The Father of the Peanut Industry" because of his research and selfless dedication to promoting peanut production and products.
* Americans eat more than 600 million pounds of peanuts (and 700 million pounds of peanut butter) each year.
* Peanuts are a good source of folate, which can reduce the risk of certain birth defects in the brain and spinal cord.
* It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter.
* Women and children prefer creamy, while most men opt for chunky.
* It takes two grindings to make peanut butter. The intense heat produced from one, long grinding would ruin the flavor of the peanut butter.
* Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of getting peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth.
* The average child will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before he/she graduates high school.
* The patent for peanut butter was awarded to Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in 1895.
* Americans spend almost $800 million a year on peanut butter.
* Americans eat enough peanut butter in a year to make more than 10 billion peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
--taken from The National Peanut Board
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What Kind of Peanut Butter do you Buy from the Store
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Peanut Butter Cookies
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup oats
Other Fans of Peanuts and Peanut Butter
- National Peanut Board
- national peanut board helps to research and promotion of works on behalf of all USA peanut farmers.
- The Peanut Institute
- Assist in helping to promote awareness of peanuts.
- Peanut Butter Lover's site
- Fun site for Peanut Butter Lovers to share their love for peanuts.
- Buddy Nutty- A Fun Site for Kids
- Fun site for kids to learn about how peanuts are made and how they are used today.
How is Peanut Butter Made?
Find out how to make your own peanut butter in just 3 minutes! Very interesting!
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COUNTRYLUTHIER
Mar 4, 2011 @ 9:56 pm | delete
- Peanutbutter and Cheese on toasted bread gets my vote!
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Apalmer001
Mar 3, 2011 @ 1:53 pm | delete
- I love buckeyes, they are made with peanut butter and chocolate.
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