What next for the beloved, beleaguered peanut?

I’ll admit it. I love peanuts. Before my son was diagnosed with a nut/peanut allergy I regularly had peanut butter and jam, peanut butter and banana and even peanut butter and sweet pickle (don’t knock it! I used sweet-mixed) sandwiches. When his diagnosis came in 4 years ago I  have not touched one since. I feel bad for the farmers out there that have to weather this storm but on the other hand I know that people out  there with this allergy have to be very careful. March is Peanut month in the US, and like many other foods are celebrated with festivals (Right here in Ontario we have a garlic festival!) and events like what was done in Atlanta. Good for them. I just hope that when someone refused their free bag of nuts there was no animosity. 
People have to protect themselves and I hope the peanut will live on amicably with those who can not eat it.

One Sunday afternoon earlier this month, an unusual scene played out at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton – partisans of a particular product waded into the crowd, distributing tiny sacks of snacks.

By day’s end, they had handed out 64,000 bags of skinless, roasted Georgia peanuts.

It was Peanut Farmer Appreciation Day at the racetrack. And these days, appreciation for the peanut can be hard to come by.

“It’s been upsetting to be classified as a high risk,” says Tim Burch, who farms 500 acres of peanuts in Newton.

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Candy Melts Make Easter Fun

I have been a fan of Vermont Nut Free ever since my son was diagnosed with allergies to peanuts and tree nuts four years ago. Their high-quality chocolates are now a staple in our household for pretty much all the holidays. And, with Easter around the corner, I’m putting together an order for their delicious chocolate bunnies. We’ll also be making some of our own Easter chocolates, which will be equally delicious, thanks to Vermont Nut Free.
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