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NATIONAL PEANUT CLUSTER DAY

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March 8th is National Peanut Cluster Day!  Melted chocolate mixed with peanuts makes a perfect combination for sweet and salty deliciousness!

Two things had to happen for peanut clusters to even exist. First, a method had to be invented for the cocoa bean to be processed and transformed into what we know as chocolate. That process wasn’t widely used until about the late 1890s and just about the same time the second extraordinary thing happened; agriculture found a way to grow the peanut and bring it to the public with steel tools and steam power.  

It didn’t take long for confectioneries to add the now readily available peanuts to melted chocolate. The sheer simplicity of the salty peanuts added to sweetened chocolate is a mouthwatering temptation few can resist, even today. Candy makers find them to be a popular addition to cookie tins or other holiday baskets. Their simplicity allows bakers to easily round out any cookie or bar tray. They also quickly satisfy a snack craving without much effort at all. 

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HOW TO OBSERVE #PeanutClusterDay

Peanut clusters are an easy to make snack that can be ready in just minutes.  Melt the chocolate. Add the peanuts and stir them together. Drop them by spoonfuls into a “cluster” on waxed paper or foil. Let them harden and then ENJOY!!

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Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters 2 pounds#PeanutClusterDay
Milk Chocolate Peanut Clusters 2 pounds
Candy Retailer Dark Chocolate Caramel Peanut Clusters 1 Lb.#PeanutClusterDay
Candy Retailer Dark Chocolate Caramel Peanut Clusters 1 Lb.
Atkins Endulge Caramel Nut Chew Bar, Dessert Favorite, 1g Sugar#PeanutClusterDay
Atkins Endulge Caramel Nut Chew Bar, Dessert Favorite, 1g Sugar
Nature Valley Mini Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Peanut Almond #PeanutClusterDay
Nature Valley Mini Granola Bars, Dark Chocolate Peanut Almond

NATIONAL BANANA CREAM PIE DAY

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The calendar loves pie days and National Banana Cream Pie Day is no exception! On March 2nd, be sure to get your slice of one of America’s all-time favorite creampies.

Remember, bananas are loaded with potassium!

The traditional custard pie was modified into a recipe that resulted in the appetizing and flavorful banana cream pie. Dating back to the 19th century, banana cream pie found its way into recipe books. Today, recipes fill cookbooks and flood the internet for this yummy pie. In the 1950s, soldiers of the United States Armed Services ranked the banana cream pie as one of their favorites. 

Pyrex Easy Grab Glass 9.5 Inch Pie Plate (2-Pack) by Pyrex
Pyrex Easy Grab Glass 9.5 Inch Pie Plate (2-Pack)

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Banana and cream complement so many other flavors that bakers enjoy experimenting in the kitchen. Both chocolate and peanut butter pair well with bananas. Many other ingredients do as well. It should come as no surprise when exploring recipes when you discover the sheer number and variety to choose from. It’s a testament to just how much the banana cream pie is enjoyed and loved.

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Pie & Pizza Server by OXO

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HOW TO OBSERVE #BananaCreamPieDay

Spend a little time in your kitchen whipping up a delicious banana cream pie to share with your family and friends.

A banana cream pie can be made as simple as:

  • 1 box instant banana pudding  –  1 pkg cream cheese (softened)  –  2 large bananas – 1 container whipped topping – graham cracker crust
  • Mix pudding with 1 1/2 cups milk, cool in fridge until thickened.  With mixer, combine pudding and cream cheese until blended.  Slice bananas into graham cracker crust.  Spoon pudding mixture over bananas and top with whipped topping.  Chill for at least 2 hours.  Enjoy!!

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NATIONAL CARROT CAKE DAY

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National Carrot Cake Day on February 3rd, celebrates one of America’s favorite flavors of cake. In the carrot cake, we get to eat our cake and veggies, too!

Carrot cake closely resembles a quick bread from its preparation to its final consistency. Quick breads mix the wet and dry ingredients separately before combining, and the final product is coarser than a traditional cake. Creamy frosting separates the layers and often complements the spice of the cake. Cinnamon and nutmeg go well with the natural sweetness of carrots. Many bakers add nuts or raisins to their recipes as well. 

The carrot’s natural sweetness may have been selected as a substitute in the Middle Ages when sugar was hard to find or expensive. Carrot cake most likely developed from a carrot pudding which could be savory or sweet.

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HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalCarrotCakeDay

Bake a carrot cake to celebrate. Include friends and family by inviting them to join you. Serve a hot beverage or two. Don’t forget, use #NationalCarrotCakeDay to share on social media, too!

Mrs. Freshley's Iced Carrot Cake Value Pack Bundled by Tribeca Curations | 16 Count#NationalCarrotCakeDay
Mrs. Freshley’s Iced Carrot Cake Value Pack Bundled by Tribeca Curations
XO Baking Gourmet Carrot Cake Mix - Flavorful Gluten-Free Carrot Cake - Two Layers#NationalCarrotCakeDay
XO Baking Gourmet Carrot Cake Mix – Flavorful Gluten-Free Carrot Cake – Two Layers
Dulcet Gift Baskets Favorite Decadent Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Dessert Gift Box of 2 Trays the for Holidays, Birthday, Sympathy, Get Well, & Family or Office Gatherings for Men & Women #NationalCarrotCakeDay
Dulcet Gift Baskets Favorite Decadent Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Dessert Gift Box of 2 Trays the for Holidays, Birthday, Sympathy, Get Well, & Family or Office Gatherings for Men & Women
AmishTastes Arianna's Bakery Homemade Carrot Roll Cake Dessert, 23 Oz. #NationalCarrotCakeDay
AmishTastes Arianna’s Bakery Homemade Carrot Roll Cake Dessert, 23 Oz.

NATIONAL HEAVENLY HASH DAY

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National Heavenly Hash Day on February 2nd recognizes a family favorite that covers a variety of desserts with a common ingredient. 

When it comes to defining Heavenly Hash, the only ingredient that seems for certain is a variety of marshmallows, marshmallow creme or whip. Other ingredients vary, though. Some recipes create delicious cakes with chocolate and marshmallow. And yet, others lean more toward a fruit salad with whipped cream and a variety of nuts or chocolate bars added. Nearly every brand of ice cream has its version of Heavenly Hash with nuts and chocolate included, too.

However, the common ingredient seems to always be a form of marshmallow bringing the dish to a heavenly flavor perfect for potlucks and family gatherings. 

HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalHeavenlyHashDay

Make your favorite version of Heavenly Hash. Whether it’s a salad, cake or bar, we’re sure it’s…heavenly. If you don’t have a recipe, we found one for you to try. Be sure to share your favorites, too!

Try this Heavenly Hash Bars recipe from TheKitchn.com.  

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Heavenly Hash Celestial Delights: A Collection of 50 Out of this World Cookbook Recipes#NationalHeavenlyHashDay
Heavenly Hash Celestial Delights: A Collection of 50 Out of this World Cookbook Recipes
Elmer's Heavenly Hash Eggs (12 Individual Eggs)#NationalHeavenlyHashDay
Elmer’s Heavenly Hash Eggs (12 Individual Eggs)

NATIONAL PEANUT BRITTLE DAY

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National Peanut Brittle Day is observed on January 26th. A hard, flat candy confection, peanut brittle is enjoyed throughout the United States.

Peanut Brittle includes caramelized sugar or corn syrup. Nuts are added to the molten sugar and then poured onto a flat surface such as granite or marble and smoothed into a thin sheet. The candy cools into a hard, brittle treat that is broken into smaller pieces. Some of the best brittles are hand-stretched into a thin, easily cracked candy that melts in the mouth.

The history of peanut brittle is uncertain, though one legend says it was all a mistake. The story goes that a southern woman was making taffy and instead of using cream of tartar, she used baking soda by accident.

CANDY RECIPES, PEANUT CANDIES: 41 Different Recipes, 15 Peanut Brittle, 20 Peanut Butter, 1 Ice Cream Topping, 5 Coated Nuts #PeanutBrittleDay
CANDY RECIPES, PEANUT CANDIES: 41 Different Recipes, 15 Peanut Brittle, 20 Peanut Butter, 1 Ice Cream Topping, 5 Coated Nuts
The Complete Candy Making Book: Brittles, Caramels, Homemade Caramels, Gummies, Lollipops, Chocolates, Fudge, Truffles and So Much More#PeanutBrittleDay
The Complete Candy Making Book: Brittles, Caramels, Homemade Caramels, Gummies, Lollipops, Chocolates, Fudge, Truffles and So Much More

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HOW TO OBSERVE #PeanutBrittleDay

Make up a batch of peanut brittle to share with that person you just know loves it. Since the candy keeps well, give it as a gift. You might also teach someone to make your favorite recipe, passing on the tradition.

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Brittle Brothers Peanut Brittle - 8 oz Box - Voted #1 in America - 4 x's more Nuts! - Cashew Pecan Bacon Corporate Gift Men Women Candy Snack Birthday Sampler Christmas Mother Father Graduation Office Mix Valentines Day Party#PeanutBrittleDay
Brittle Brothers Peanut Brittle – 8 oz Box – Voted #1 in America – 4 x’s more Nuts! – Cashew Pecan Bacon Corporate Gift Men Women Candy Snack Birthday Sampler Christmas Mother Father Graduation Office Mix Valentines Day Party
Old Fashioned Home Made Style Traditional Peanut Brittle, Bulk Candy (2 Pound) #PeanutBrittleDay
Old Fashioned Home Made Style Traditional Peanut Brittle, Bulk Candy (2 Pound)
Brittle-Brittle Peanut Brittle 38 oz#PeanutBrittleDay
Brittle-Brittle Peanut Brittle 38 oz
See's Candies 1 lb 8 oz Valentine's Day Peanut Brittle#PeanutBrittleDay
See’s Candies 1 lb 8 oz Valentine’s Day Peanut Brittle