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Monday, March 8, 2021

Monday Fun Fact Mar 8

Peanut Butter & Jelly!

image from Mashed

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches have been found in many lunch boxes and on many kitchen tables for years.  Here are some interesting facts for you:

April 2 is Peanut Butter & Jelly day.

In 1901, the Boston Cooking School Magazine included peanut butter and jelly sandwich recipe - this is the first known recipe.

It takes about 540 peanuts to make a 12 ounce jar of peanut butter.

George Washington Carver is known as the "grandfather of peanuts".  He discovered many ways to use peanuts, and he pioneered the farming methods of crop diversification and soil conservation.

You can watch peanut butter being made in this video:



image from 123RF

Have a Happy Monday!  See you on Friday!