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Dothan Peanut Team Steps High For Healthier Babies
Members of the 2008 Dothan Peanut Team for the March of Dimes' March for Babies event proudly raised over $1,600 this year to help fund research and help the fight against prematurity and certain birth defects. Members of this year's team included employees from the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, Golden Peanut Company, National Peanut Festival Association, Denney Vision, and Logan's Roadhouse. During the walk, held at Troy University - Dothan on April 26, 2008, the Peanut Team also hosted the kids activities featuring various peanut crafts.
Mobile Team Wins Top Honors
Members of the 2008 Peanut Team in Mobile, Alabama, walked during April for the March of Dimes' March for Babies (formerly WalkAmerica) and also walked away with first place honors in the team t-shirt competition. The theme for the competition was "40 Weeks is Paradise." Team members also raised money to help the March of Dimes fund research and help prevent prematurity and birth defects. Team members for Mobile's peanut team included representatives from the Alabama Farmers Federation Women's Division and University of South Alabama Department of Medical Genetics staff members.
Peanut Month Give-away
Several promotions were conducted during the month of March, celebrating National Peanut Month. WDHN-TV 18's "Top of the Morning" agriculture television show with host Charlie Platt promoted peanuts the entire month on the program. On March 31, Platt gave viewers a chance to win a huge peanut gift basket, compliments of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association. Pictured (l-r) Charlie Platt - show host and Ronald Bowden of Webb, Alabama - winner of the peanut gift basket. Bowden was the tenth caller who named at least four peanut items included in the basket: Nutter Butter, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Honey Roasted Peanuts, Dry Roasted Peanuts, and Butterfingers.
Celebrating March - National Peanut Month
The Alabama Peanut Producers Association (APPA) is conducting various promotions during the month of March - National Peanut Month. From youngsters to the young at heart, APPA is spreading the positive message about U.S. grown peanuts, their many uses and their numerous health benefits. Pictured is APPA president Carl Sanders (far left) being interviewed by WDHN-TV 18 reporter Eddie Phillips about National Peanut Month.
For kids activities and peanut teacher kits, click on the Educator's Corner on APPA's home page.
Good Year Blimp Visits Dothan - Pilots Requests Alabama Peanuts
The famous Good Year Blimp, Spirit of Innovation, recently made an unexpected stop in Dothan, Ala. Due to weather conditions, the blimp landed at the Dothan Airport for an overnight stay enroute to Talladega, Ala., for the weekend races. Chief Pilot Larry Chambers made his first trip to Dothan in 1975 when the Good Year Blimp, May Flower, was a special feature during the National Peanut Festival. He still remembers the great tasting Alabama peanuts and Southern hospitality he received then. In fact, he requested some Alabama peanuts and the Alabama Peanut Produces Association put together a special gift basket and donated cans of Alabama peanuts to the nearly 20 crew members.
Pictured L-R Art Morris, Dothan Regional Airport Manager; Ellis Harville, APPA representative and grandson of photographer Frank Gaines, presents a Peanut gift basket to Marty Chandler,pilot and Larry Chambers, Chief Pilot.
Mitchell Claims Title For Second Time
Traci Mitchell of Dothan, Alabama was awarded the top prize in the annual National Peanut Festival Recipe Contest held November 2nd, 2006. This marked Mitchell\\\'s second time winning the overall grand prize award. See her winning recipe below.
Nutter Butter Cheesecake Truffles
1 pkg. Nutter Butter Cookies, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. white chocolate candy coating, melted
*1 teaspoon LorAnn Cheesecake Flavoring (optional)
Crush 5 of the cookies to fine crumbs in food processor; reserve for later use. Crush remaining cookies to fine crumbs; place in medium bowl. Add cream cheese; mix until well blended. Roll cookie mixture into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate until firm, about an hour.
Melt white chocolate candy coating and cheesecake flavoring according to package directions. Dip balls into chocolate; place on baking sheet lined with wax paper. Sprinkle with reserved cookie crumbs. Store covered in refrigerator.
Makes about 42 truffles
*LorAnn flavorings can be found in most cake and candy supply stores.
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National Magazine Features Alabama Peanut Family
Just looking at the cover of Country Woman Magazine's August/September issue gives you a taste of Alabama peanuts.
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