Events of February 11
Five Food Finds about Peppermint Patties
1. In 1940 York Cone Co. produces the first Peppermint Patties.
2. Peppermint Patties were sold only in northeastern states until 1975.
3. Peppermint Patties have one of the least about of calories and fat compared to other nationally popular candy bars.
4. Charles Schulz introduced “Peppermint Patty” to his Peanuts comic strip on August 22, 1966
5. Patricia Reichardt is Peppermint Patty’s actual name.
Daily Quote : “Candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.”~Ogden Nash
Today’s Food History
on this day in…
- 1785 The Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture was founded. It is the oldest active agricultural organization in the U.S.
- 1847 Thomas Alva Edison was born. Chefs use his inventions everyday, including light and music to work by.
- 1926 Paul Bocuse, French chef, was born at Collonges-au-Mont-d’Or, France. He is known as one of the founders of ‘nouvelle cuisine’.
- 1963 Julia Child’s ‘The French Chef’ premiered on TV.
- 1977 The heaviest lobster known was caught off Nova Scotia, weighing in at 44 lb 6 oz (20.14 kg).
- 1994 Use of the genetically engineered growth hormone for cows, rBGH begins.
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Nice blog! I am a bit hungry now, but very enjoyable! = )
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What a beautiful blog John! I didn’t know that peppermint patty was a sweet – until now. And thanks for following my blog 🙂
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When I was young and tagged along with my Mom to do the grocery shopping we would grab ourselves a treat at the checkout stand…I would choose junior mints and Mom would choose a York Peppermint Patty. Somehow I think it was earlier than 1975 and we lived in the south.
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Can’t believe they have their own date !!!!!!!!!!! Hate them! Still a great post.
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I heart Peppermint!!
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LOVE!
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What an interesting food blog you have! This is really entertaining, hehe. Thanks for subscribing to my health food blog!
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With so many candies having partially-hydrogenated oil in them (something we have vowed not to eat) I am ever so grateful to York for keepin’ it real!
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Reblogged this on Livingston Inn Madison and commented:
My absolute favorite candy for years.
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I think I need to go out and buy a peppermint patty! The picture of them looks amazing!
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SluurPPP! Ummm 🙂 I knew I wouldn’t be able to stay away! These are mouthwateringly delicious looking 🙂 Share with Wolfie!!! 🙂
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Man, do I love peppermint patties. And the fact they are low in fat. I had a question. I know this lady, who is having jaw surgery and won’t be able to to chew. I figure everyone is bringing soup. Do you have any ideas as to what I could bring her to eat? Thanks.
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love the history of food!
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Chopped Peppermint Patties would make a good ice cream topping, or garnish for hot fudge sundae.
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I like peppermint patties. I wish I had an easy recipe which uses healthy yet tasty ingredients.
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A classic candy that will never go out of style … delicious!
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Peppermint Patties are my favorite chocolate candy! I can barely resist them; now, with an excuse. . . .who knows what’s going to happen? (:
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My step-mother-in-law, who loves to give presents, once gave me a Peppermint Patty serving dish. Honestly, there is such a thing. Now that I know that people in my half of the country (thank you John-Bryan and Food Find No. 2) weren’t allowed to even buy them until 1975, I am much more appreciative of the gift.
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Wow…the use of rBGH started in 1994. For some reason I was under the impression that there was a much longer history with regards to its use in farming. Concerned consumers and advocacy groups have done a lot with regards to awareness campaigns, etc. I am encouraged by this. There’s more work to be done, for sure, but progress is being made.
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i love peppermint patties!
p.s. thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Thanks for liking my clementine cake post! I love your facts – very fun!
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I am leaving now to go get some…lol. looks so wonderful, love peppermint!
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I agree with Wendy… the smaller patties are my fav. And now I leave to make a patty purchase 🙂
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One of my favourites!! Yumm as soon as i’m finished with this juice cleanse guess what i’m buying…
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Good ole’ Charlie Brown…
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Great pic!
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I’m really enjoying your blogs, they’re easy to read, interesting, informative and you take beautiful photos. Nice to meet you! :O) @Chaoskay
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yum!
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I adore peppermint patties but only the little ones. The big ones don’t have the right proportions of chocolate to minty goo.
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I had never heard of peppermint patties, or paddies, before. On the other side of the pond we call these peppermint creams, and they quite often don’t have chocolate on them. Excellent photograph, makes me want one right now.
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yes please 🙂
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Informative & Mouth Watering. As always<3
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