Peanut Day is one of those fun food holidays we love to celebrate, despite the fact that there is no known origin for most of them. Nevertheless, we peanut lovers will enjoy celebrating this one on September 13, as we do every year!
Nutty as it might seem, PeaNUTs are not NUTS! They actually grow underground, like potatoes and are considered part of the legume family, same as peas and beans.
Origin of Peanuts
The peanut was discovered over 3,500 years ago, most likely in South America. Peanuts were not widely planted or harvested until after the advancement of farm technology. Since peanuts are annuals and have to be grown from seeds each year, peanut crops were too labor-intensive until then. The modern methods of planting and harvesting peanuts not only transformed the peanut farm, but farming the world over.
As peanut production became more popular, possible uses for it were investigated.
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Dr. George Washington Carver was probably the most instrumental in discovering how beneficial peanut crops could be. After researching this amazing groundnut, he published "How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways of Preparing it for Human Consumption" in 1916. In this book, Carver discovered over 300 uses for peanuts, including cooking oils, cosmetics, and dyes (even coffee).
In addition to being tasty, peanuts are very good for you. Each ounce provides 8 grams of protein and is high in antioxidants, vitamins E and B6, and beneficial minerals.
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Peanuts are also a fun snack food. They appear to be particularly popular at the Circus and at ball games.
~ lyric from Take Me Out to the Ballgame (1908) by Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer.
Personal PeaNUT Notes
I am really nutty about nuts of all kinds, with peanuts being one of my very favorites. Peanuts on a Hot Fudge Sundae is absolutely necessary for me! And, banana bread and muffins HAVE to have walnuts, making them banana NUT bread!
Plus, I mainly only like desserts with nuts in them (brownies, cookies, ice cream Sundaes, candy…. All have to have nuts for me to enjoy them the most)!
Summary
So, if you are like me and sometimes you feel like a nut*, choose the tasty peanut on September 13th to celebrate National Peanut Day!
*Line from the Almond Joy Commercial song.
Related Links:
- Peanut Brittle Recipe shared on the ReviewThisReviews.com site by Tracey Boyer (Homemade by Jade)
- National Nut Day was written and compiled for you by Wednesday Elf
- Peanut Butter Holidays - Holidays Celebrating Peanut Butter are listed here for you by Wednesday Elf on Review This Reviews.
*National Peanut Day Holiday Review was written by Wednesday Elf
**Intro Image Source: Pixabay
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Peanuts have always been the only "nut" I like. I think you just told me why. I had no idea they were not nuts. I do like most beans, so there you have it! I also love peanut butter. Setting aside a day to celebrate peanuts is totally appropriate for me.
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, Mouse. SO glad I could help you figure out why you like peanuts when you don't like 'nuts'. :) Enjoy your 'non-nut' peanuts.
DeleteSo fun! I love learning about these nutty national days! There's a day for everything! I didn't know they grew underground? I always learn something here :)
ReplyDeleteI live to inform, Barbara ~ LOL. I love learning about these 'nutty' and crazy days celebrated throughout the year too. Such fun to know why someone wanted to choose to celebrate the crazy things they do!
DeleteI knew peanuts are a nutritious legume (I’m weird, lol). I really enjoyed learning about peanuts’ origins and interesting history. And I’m nuts for nuts, like you! Thanks for another fun holiday review, Elf.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Margaret. Nutty and funny days are always good for a laugh. :)
DeleteI like having nuts in some of my desserts, and in salads too. Thanks for sharing about the peanut, that's really not a nut at all!
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of people are surprised to discover that the peaNUT is not a nut at all, Cheryl. LOL. I know I was.
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