NATIONAL FLUFFERNUTTER DAY | OCTOBER 8
National Fluffernutter Day on October 8th brings about a yummy and extraordinary combination. Some food holidays are stickier than others. And National Fluffernutter Day is a stick-to-your-ribs-chin-fingers-nose kind of day! Celebrate zealously, then take a bath.
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In 1917, Archibald Query of Somerville, Massachusetts invented a sweet marshmallow-like spread called Marshmallow Creme. Before that, in 1913 during World War I, Emma and Amory Curtis of Melrose, Massachusetts invented Snowflake Marshmallow Creme. And then they published a recipe for a peanut butter and marshmallow creme sandwich, the earliest known example of a Fluffernutter.
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Query sold his recipe for Marshmallow Creme to Durkee-Mower, Inc. in 1920, who renamed it Marshmallow Fluff. Over 100 years later they continue to sell it under that name today.
Where did the term "Fluffernutter" come from? Well, the advertising agency for Durkee-Mower created it in 1960 in an attempt to effectively market the peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich.
Beyond the history of Fluffernutter, the culinary side of this remarkable combination of sweet and nutty interests us, too. By layering all the creamy goodness of marshmallow creme and peanut butter between toasted bread, some kitchen experts take perfection to the limits.
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How about when pigs fly? Yes, bacon does compliment a fluffernutter. While the combination seems like a bit of a circus, it also leads us to another ingredient. Fluffernutter and bananas! Elvis would cry tears of joy. Lastly, replace the white toast for a pretzel bun and some heads might turn.
ENJOY FLUFFERNUTTER DAY
Do you like original fluffernutters or something with a twist? Celebrate by trying some fun combinations with Fluffernutter. Doesn't it sound good on waffles or pancakes? How about mixing it with chocolate for the ultimate sweet dip? Or, maybe adding it to baked goods as a filling might sweeten the experiment. Fluffernutter-filled donuts, anyone?
No matter how you like them, share by posting photos using #FluffernutterDay on social media.
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NATIONAL FLUFFERNUTTER DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this delicious food holiday.
Fluffernutter FAQ
Q. Are marshmallows and peanut butter celebrated separately, too?
A. Yes. Marshmallows and peanut butter have several different holidays on the calendar.
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Q. How many calories are in fluffernutter?
A. Two tablespoons of fluffernutter contain 186 calories.
Q. What ingredients are in marshmallows?
A. Most marshmallows are made from sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin.
Q. Can I make marshmallows at home?
A. Yes. The internet is full of recipes for homemade marshmallows.
