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May
18
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Tagged: blondies, cheesecake, peanut butter, peanut butter frosting, peanuts, popcorn, Reese's peanut butter cups


Written By:
Cathy

It’s I Love Reese’s® Day

Today is a celebration of the great combo taste of peanut butter and chocolate. That’s right, May 18 has been officially declared I Love Reese’s® Day!

A couple of years ago “nearly 40,000 fans” joined an online campaign on Reese’s® Facebook page to say they loved Reese’s® Peanut Butter cups and wanted America’s best-known cup of peanut butter and chocolate to have its own day. I Love Reese’s® Day was born.

You can celebrate as our family does—Reese’s® straight out of the bag, from the freezer, from a candy dish or in its latest version on grocery shelves—Reese’s® Minis.

Or, try adding Reese’s® peanut butter cups to your favorite snacks and desserts.  We found many Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cup-inspired recipes to enjoy.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake.  Reese’s® decorate the top of this “knock-your-socks-off” layer cake with a delicious peanut butter frosting.

Reese’s® Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cheesecake Bars. These bars have chopped Reese’s® cups folded into the cream cheese mixture and also on the top. Yum!

Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cup Popcorn.  If you like watching TV with popcorn, then you’ll love the addition of Reese’s® Minis to this traditional treat. It’s easy. Just combine peanut butter, honey, sugar, and vanilla on the stove and cook it for a few minutes. Add the Minis after it cools.

Reese’s® Peanut Butter Cup Blondies. As Yum Sugar’s blog says, “Enough said.”

What’s your favorite way to add Reese’s® Peanut Butter cups to snacks and desserts?

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May
17
Posted in:
Sightings


Tagged: kate beckinsale, peanut butter, Snack


Written By:
Lakeshia

Spotted: Peanut Butter on a Fork?

Photo: Pacific Coast News

We recently began showcasing our famous peanut butter lovers out there. Actress Kate Beckinsale, known for her roles in the “Underworld” series,  created quite the buzz as she was out and about, carrying her flip phone and a fork-full of peanut butter.

When we asked some of our Peanut Butter Fanatics to tell us how they preferred their PB, it was no surprise that “straight out of the jar” was a common response. It looks like Kate agrees with you all!

Comment below if you too like your peanut butter just as it is.

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May
16
Posted in:
Energy for the Good Life, Peanuts in American Life


Tagged: Breakfast, peanut butter, Peanut Butter for Breakfast, The Breakfast Diaries, travel


Written By:
Marie

The Breakfast Diaries: R. Marie Fenn, President

Routine is a funny word. Because I travel so much, I adapt my morning routine to wherever I am in the country—or the world for that matter! Yet, there are a few things that remain constant during my mornings: quiet time and peanuts or peanut butter for breakfast.

When I’m at home my alarm is set for 6, but I generally wake up between 5 –5:30 a.m. My first thoughts are reflective as I am always thankful for my many blessings and for the promise and hope for the wonderful day ahead.

I down a full glass of water and head to the treadmill for about 30 minutes. I start at a slower pace during a few minutes of quiet time as I center myself. Once I start walking a little faster, I turn on the TV and catch up on the news. My treadmill time really gets me pumped up physically and spiritually! Afterwards, I have a cup of green tea with half a fresh-squeezed lemon as I check e-mails.

Whether on the road or at home, I have peanuts or peanut butter with breakfast. Most hotel breakfast bars have peanut butter for me to spread on fruit or whole-wheat toast. Or my favorite is to mix in a tablespoon of peanut butter with my oatmeal, add yogurt for sweetness, and then top it off with chopped peanuts. The peanut butter gives me the protein and peanuts give me the crunch. I take a moment to enjoy my morning cup of coffee as well.

Just in case when I’m traveling, I’m always packing – peanuts and peanut butter granola bars, that is. Whether racing to the airport, or my short leisurely drive to my office, I’m fortified and ready to take on the day!

 

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May
15
Posted in:
Energy for the Good Life, Health/Nutrition


Tagged: diet, foods, health, legumes, nutrition, peanut butter, peanuts, protein, Vegetarian


Written By:
Ingrid

Vegetarianism, Protein and Peanuts

Vegetarians have plenty of delicious protein options like these Lettuce Wraps with Hoisin-Peanut Sauce with 16 grams of protein per serving. Photo: Johnny Autry

“Where do you get your protein?” may be one of the most common questions I get once someone finds out that I am a vegetarian. I love that question because it gives me the chance to talk about all the wonderful foods I have to choose from while dispelling the myth that protein can only be found in animal foods.

Believe it or not, the plant world is chock full of protein including grains and seeds but one of my favorites are legumes.  Legumes are a funny sounding word for a category of plants which include beans, peas, and my favorite, peanuts. Why peanuts? First and foremost because of their versatility, and of course for their protein content, highest of all the nuts incidentally. I also love the fact that if I’m starving and my next meal is hours away, a handful of peanuts gets me over the hump and keeps me from diving into some of the far more unhealthier choices my skinny-husband-who-never-gains-a-pound insists on keeping in the house.

So, after a breakfast of whole wheat toast with a shmear of peanut butter, and a few handfuls of roasted peanuts to snack on throughout the day, what do I do about dinner? The choices are endless, but not a week goes by that I don’t sprinkle chopped peanuts over my vegetable stir fry, ask for more crushed peanuts on my Pad Thai, or if I’m feeling just a little naughty, scoop out an extra big spoonful of dark chocolate infused peanut butter straight from the jar, yum!

So, still want to ask me where I get my protein?

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May
14
Posted in:
Culinary, Sightings


Tagged: Celebrity Sighting, mark bittman, Peanut Butter Sighting, The Today Show


Written By:
Lakeshia

Spotted: Peanut Butter for Breakfast

We’ve all heard of the King’s famous fried peanut butter & banana sandwich, but it’s no surprise that there are lots of other celebrities who are just as fanatical about peanut butter as we are.  As we looked at all of the great peanut butter for breakfast ideas our Facebook fans have shared, we wanted to showcase the different ways our favorite artists, writers and media personalities enjoy Peanut Butter for Breakfast.

Image Source:The Today Show

Up first is Mark Bittman, a noted New York Times columnist and author of How to Cook Everything. Mark is indeed a fan of making his mornings flavorful and nutritious with peanut butter. In a segment on the TODAY show, Mark showed host Matt Lauer a new spin on classic oatmeal with peanut butter. He has also highlighted peanut butter granola recipe on his blog and a few weeks ago he smeared peanut butter on half a sesame bagel for a quick breakfast before a shoot.

So that’s how Mark likes his peanut butter in the morning! What’s your favorite way to add the savor and protein of peanut butter to boost your morning meal?

Remember if you vote for your favorite recipe at www.PB4Breakfast.com, America’s peanut farmers will donate$5 per vote to non-profits that feed those in need.

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May
13
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Growers / Sustainability


Tagged: america's farmers, dee dee darden, farmers, farming, peanuts, Virginia


Written By:
Lauren

Virginia Peanut Farmer Dee Dee Darden Nominated for Farm Mom of the Year

 

Just in time for Mother’s Day, peanut farmer and mom Dee Dee Darden of Smithfield, Va. was recently voted 2012 Farm Mom of the Year for the Southeast by America’s Farmers! Darden is a former chairman of the National Peanut Board and farms cotton, soybeans, wheat, pumpkins and beef cattle with her husband Tommy. They also run Darden’s County Store and have five grandchildren.

Taking time to give back, Darden is very involved in her community, from serving as County Supervisor to organizing annual family field trip days to the farm.

Now she’s one of four finalists for America’s Farmers 2012 National Farm Mom of the Year. Find out more about Darden, the award and other nominees here.

 

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May
12
Posted in:
Growers / Sustainability


Tagged: agriculture, family farm, farmers, growers, mississippi, peanut farming, planting


Written By:
Lauren

It’s Peanut Planting Time!

Planting season is underway in many peanut-growing states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and more.

Here are some pictures of the peanut planting process underway on Don Self’s farm in Hamilton, Miss.

Peanut farming is most often a family business. Don’s wife Lisa runs the seed tender that delivers peanut seed directly to the planter.

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May
11
Posted in:
Sightings


Tagged: abc, glamour, o magazine, peanut butter, shark tank, small business, TV, wild squirrel nut butters


Written By:
Lauren

Do Sharks Like Peanut Butter?

Newcomers to the peanut butter scene, the owners of Wild Squirrel Nut Butter, Erika Welsh and Keeley Tillotson, will be on ABC’s “Shark Tank” tonight for a chance to earn an investment from the show’s judges.

Former college roommates at the University of Oregon, the duo have attracted a lot of attention from media heavy hitters including Glamour and O magazines. They started making their own peanut butters in their dorm room and now produce three unique PB flavors: Chocolate Coconut, Cinnamon Raisin and Honey Pretzel.

Before tonight’s episode, check out our profile of this “nutty” pair.

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May
11
Posted in:
Events, Health/Nutrition, Peanuts in American Life


Tagged: donate, food bank, food pantry, National Association of Mail Carriers, peanut butter, peanuts, Stamp Out Hunger


Written By:
Cathy

Stamp Out Hunger with Peanut Butter

Tomorrow, May 12 is set aside as Stamp Out Hunger 2012, a nationwide food drive sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and Campbell Soup Company.

Helping Stamp Out Hunger is as simple as checking your mailbox. If you leave a bag of non-perishable food where your letter carrier normally delivers your mail on Saturday, he or she will pick up and deliver the food to a local food bank.

Did you know peanut butter tops the list of items food pantries need and request?

  • Peanuts and peanut butter contribute more than 30 essential vitamins and minerals.
  • Based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, peanuts are an excellent source for children ages 1-13 and a good source of protein for adults.*
  • Peanut butter tastes great.  Americans love the flavor, crunch and versatility of peanut butter.
  • Peanut butter can be added to other foods easily, such as oatmeal, or alongside crackers or vegetables.
  • Peanut butter is a smart choice when looking for a boost of protein in any meal.

Other non-perishable foods, such as canned soups, meats, vegetables and boxed goods also go a long way toward keeping your local food banks and pantries well-stocked.

The need to be involved in Stamp Out Hunger is as great as ever. The number of Americans living in food insecure home was nearly 49 million last year, and one in five of these people was a child, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual study measuring food security in the United States.

To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/StampOutHunger, or follow the drive at www.twitter.com/StampOutHunger.

* Based on the nutritional goals set by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans; Adults ages 18-50, Children ages 1-13.

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May
10
Posted in:
Events, Health/Nutrition


Tagged: dairy, Fish, food allergies, food allergy awareness week, peanuts, research, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat


Written By:
Sherry, MS, RD, LD

Five Food Allergy Myths

Food allergies are a big concern for many Americans and this week, advocates, families and individuals with food allergies are calling attention to their efforts.  At its inception, the National Peanut Board recognized that food allergies are an important issue and the Board has consistently funded research, education and outreach to help further the cause to find a cure and keep people with food allergies safe.  We also work to ensure that people have the facts about food allergies and to dispel common myths.

As a registered dietitian with a background in clinical pediatrics and foodservice, I’ve worked with individuals, families, healthcare and foodservice professionals to provide education and guidance on managing food allergies for years.  Here are five common myths that I’ve heard often and the truth about food allergies:

Myth #1: Most people have a food allergy.

Sometimes the media attention on food allergies makes it seem like everyone has a food allergy, but according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI), about 6% of children and more than 3% of adults have food allergies (1).  People often think they have a food allergy when they really have intolerance or some other health condition.  It is important to see a board certified allergist for diagnosis if a food allergy is suspected.  If a food allergy is diagnosed, total avoidance is the only treatment and is essential to keep individuals with food allergy safe.

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