September 13is National Peanut Day #NationalPeanutDay. I don’t know about you but Peanuts would make a nice snack for me. Although I would prefer them to be covered in #Chocolate but that doesn’t work on my diet. Neither does the Peanut Clusters recipe I shared with you below but David loves Peanut Clusters and were going to the movie tomorrow and I thought they would be a nice treat for David. Would you like to join us for #MoviesandSnacks?
Did you know there’s a very funny bit in the Marx Brothers’ classic film, “Duck Soup,” where Chico runs a Peanut Stand. We won’t give it away here but it’s something to watch on National Peanut Day, and before you say I don’t know where to watch the movie at check YouTube it might be on there. Isn’t it incredible that such a small Groundnut has everybody talking today!
Peanuts, are grown underground, and they have a long history, originating in South America over 3,500 years ago. Peanuts can be eaten alone or mixed with Butter, Peanuts are used in virtually everything including Soups and Ice Cream. Don’t even get us started on PB & J sandwiches which I will pass on. How about you? On National Peanut Day, grab a handful, of Peanuts salted or not, and savor the flavor of our a Peanut.
National Peanut Day Activities
- he All-American Pastime isn’t complete without a delicious, hot bag of Peanuts and don’t forget to share Peanuts with friends and family.
- Today is the perfect opportunity to relive the best after-school snack of your childhood, a gooey, PB & J Sandwich which I will pass on. How about you?
- The PB & J Sandwich will take you down a nostalgic trip down memory lane which ends at your kitchen counter.
- Did you know that “Peanuts” ended national newspaper circulation in the 2000’s, But on National Peanut Day, check online and read the Comics created by Charles M. Schulz. If your memories are too overwhelming, plunk down a nickel and let Therapist Lucy have a you.
Why People Love National Peanut Day
- Did you know Peanuts satisfy our cravings and help us maintain weight loss?
- Scientists found that eating small amounts of Nuts daily helps dieters lose weight just make sure Nuts are allowed in your diet.
- Peanuts are a no-stress treat and what’s not to love? You crack the shell and enjoy Peanuts to your hearts desires.
- Peanuts are abundant in lots of vitamins including B6, niacin, thiamin and vitamin E.
- Peanuts are also blessed with minerals like magnesium, potassium, manganese, zinc, iron and selenium.
Recipe for Peanut Clusters
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 36 Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 (12 ounce) package peanut butter chips
- 12 ounces peanuts
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Place chocolate and peanut butter chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until melted, about 5 minutes.
- Stir peanuts into the chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, 30 to 45 minutes.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David cates
