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February 11th is National Peppermint Patty Day! / #PeppermintPattyDay

John-Bryan Hopkins

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Happy National Peppermint Patty Day!

Five Food Finds about the Peppermint Patty:

1. In 1940 York Cone Co. produced 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.


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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February 11th is National Peppermint Patty Day! 

John-Bryan Hopkins

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Happy National Peppermint Patty Day!

Five Food Finds about the Peppermint Patty:

1. In 1940 York Cone Co. produced 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.


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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The OFFICIAL February ‘Food Holiday’ list

John-Bryan Hopkins

february-calendarCanned Food Month
National Chocolate Lovers Month
National Cherry Month 
National Grapefruit Month
National Snack Food Month
National Potato Lovers Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
!st week of Feb- African Heritage & Health Week
3rd Weekend of February: National Margarita Weekend
“Superbowl Sunday” : National Pork Rind Day (aka National Pork Rind Appreciation Day)
Daily Holidays

February 1
National Cake Pops Day
National Baked Alaska Day
National Dark Chocolate Day
February 2
National Tater Tot Day
February 3
National Carrot Cake Day
February 4 
National Homemade Soup Day
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
Pork Rind Appreciation Day*
February 5
World Nutella Day

National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 6
National Chopsticks Day
February 7
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8
National Molasses Bar Day
National Potato Lover’s Day
February 9
National Bagels and Lox Day
National Pizza Day
–
February 10
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
National “Have a Brownie” Day
February 11
National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12
National Plum Pudding Day
(National PB&J Day)
National Biscotti Day
February 13
National Cheddar Day
National Tortellini Day
National “Italian Food” Day
February 14 
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15 
National Gumdrop Day
National Chewing Gum Day
February 16 
National Almond Day
February 17 
National Cafe’ Au Lait Day
February 18 
National “Drink Wine” Day
February 19 
National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20 
National Cherry Pie Day
National Muffin Day
 –
February 21 
National Pancake Day
National Sticky Bun Day
–
February 22
National Margarita Day 
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
–
February 23 
National Banana Bread Day
February 24 
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25 
National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
National Clam Chowder Day
February 26
National Pistachio Day
February 27 
National Chili Day
National Strawberry Day
National Kahlua Day
February 28 
National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29
National Frog Legs Day

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2021’s February Food Holidays

John-Bryan Hopkins

february-calendarCanned Food Month
National Chocolate Lovers Month
National Cherry Month 
National Grapefruit Month
National Snack Food Month
National Potato Lovers Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
!st week of Feb- African Heritage & Health Week
3rd Weekend of February: National Margarita Weekend
“Superbowl Sunday” : National Pork Rind Day (aka National Pork Rind Appreciation Day)
Daily Holidays

February 1
National Cake Pops Day
National Baked Alaska Day
National Dark Chocolate Day
February 2
National Tater Tot Day
February 3
National Carrot Cake Day
February 4 
National Homemade Soup Day
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
Pork Rind Appreciation Day*
February 5
World Nutella Day

National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 6
National Chopsticks Day
February 7
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8
National Molasses Bar Day
National Potato Lover’s Day
February 9
National Bagels and Lox Day
National Pizza Day
–
February 10
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
National “Have a Brownie” Day
February 11
National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12
National Plum Pudding Day
(National PB&J Day)
National Biscotti Day
February 13
National Tortellini Day
National “Italian Food” Day
February 14 
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15 
National Gumdrop Day
National Chewing Gum Day
February 16 
National Almond Day
February 17 
National Cafe’ Au Lait Day
February 18 
National “Drink Wine” Day
February 19 
National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20 
National Cherry Pie Day
National Muffin Day
 –
February 21 
National Pancake Day
National Sticky Bun Day
–
February 22
National Margarita Day 
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
–
February 23 
National Banana Bread Day
February 24 
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25 
National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
National Clam Chowder Day
February 26
National Pistachio Day
February 27 
National Strawberry Day
National Kahlua Day
February 28 
National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29
National Frog Legs Day

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February 11 is National Peppermint Patty Day! 

John-Bryan Hopkins

Five Food Finds about the Peppermint Patty:

1. In 1940 York Cone Co. produced 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.


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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It’s Official! Here’s 2018’s February Food Holidays

John-Bryan Hopkins

february-calendarCanned Food Month
National Chocolate Lovers Month
National Cherry Month 
National Grapefruit Month
National Snack Food Month
National Potato Lovers Month
Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month
National Hot Breakfast Month
!st week of Feb- African Heritage & Health Week
3rd Weekend of February: National Margarita Weekend
“Superbowl Sunday” : National Pork Rind Day (aka National Pork Rind Appreciation Day)
Daily Holidays

February 1
National Cake Pops Day
National Baked Alaska Day
National Dark Chocolate Day
February 2
National Tater Tot Day
February 3
National Carrot Cake Day
February 4 
National Homemade Soup Day
National Stuffed Mushroom Day
Pork Rind Appreciation Day*
February 5
World Nutella Day

National Frozen Yogurt Day
February 6
National Chopsticks Day
February 7
National Fettuccine Alfredo Day
February 8
National Molasses Bar Day
National Potato Lover’s Day
February 9
National Bagels and Lox Day
National Pizza Day
–
February 10
National Cream Cheese Brownie Day
National “Have a Brownie” Day
February 11
National Peppermint Patty Day
February 12
National Plum Pudding Day
(National PB&J Day)
National Biscotti Day
February 13
National Tortellini Day
National “Italian Food” Day
February 14 
National Cream-Filled Chocolates Day
February 15 
National Gumdrop Day
National Chewing Gum Day
February 16 
National Almond Day
February 17 
National Cafe’ Au Lait Day
February 18 
National “Drink Wine” Day
February 19 
National Chocolate Mint Day
February 20 
National Cherry Pie Day
National Muffin Day
 –
February 21 
National Pancake Day
National Sticky Bun Day
–
February 22
National Margarita Day 
National Cook a Sweet Potato Day
–
February 23 
National Banana Bread Day
February 24 
National Tortilla Chip Day
February 25 
National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
National Clam Chowder Day
February 26
National Pistachio Day
February 27 
National Strawberry Day
National Kahlua Day
February 28 
National Chocolate Souffle Day
February 29
National Frog Legs Day

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February 11 is National Peppermint Patty Day

John-Bryan Hopkins

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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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February 11 is National Peppermint Patty Day

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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Five things you should know 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.

On This Day in Food History…

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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February 11 – National Peppermint Patty Day

John-Bryan Hopkins

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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National Peppermint Patty Day

Events of February 11

Five Food Finds: Peppermint Patties

1.  In 1940 York Cone Co. produces the first Peppermint Paddies.

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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February 11 – Today’s Food History

John-Bryan Hopkins

Events of February 11

Five Food Finds: Peppermint Patties

1.  In 1940 York Cone Co. produces the first Peppermint Paddies.

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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February Holidays

John-Bryan Hopkins

Canned Food Month National Chocolate Lovers Month National Cherry Month  National Grapefruit Month National Snack Food Month National Potato Lovers Month Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month National Hot Breakfast Month !st week of Feb- African Heritage & Health Week 3rd Weekend of February: National Margarita Weekend “Superbowl Sunday” : National Pork Rind Day (aka National Pork Rind Appreciation Day) Daily Holidays February 1 National Cake Pops Day National Baked Alaska Day National Dark Chocolate Day February 2 National Tater Tot Day February 3 National Carrot Cake Day February 4  National Homemade Soup Day National Stuffed Mushroom Day Pork Rind Appreciation Day* February 5 World Nutella Day National Frozen Yogurt Day February 6 National Chopsticks Day February 7 National Fettuccine Alfredo Day February 8 National Molasses…

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