National Peanut Day — 13 September

There’s a very funny bit in the Marx Brothers’ classic film, “Duck Soup,” where Chico runs a peanut stand. We won’t give it away here but it’s something to watch on National Peanut Day, an annual event that rolls around every  September 13.  It’s incredible that such a small groundnut has everybody talking today!

 Peanuts, which are grown underground,  have a long history, originating in South America over 3,500 years ago. Eaten alone or mixed with butter, peanuts are used in virtually everything including  soups and ice cream. Don’t even get us started on pb & j sandwiches! This National Peanut Day, grab a handful, salted or not, and savor the flavor of our national goober.