"fluffernutter" news and stories

Happy National Fluffernutter Day!

Like so many brilliant dishes, the Fluffernutter was created to push product -- Fluff, that is. In 1961, the marshmallow spread's creators, Durkee-Mower, Inc., decided to pair it with peanut butter in a sandwich to rival the PBJ in sweet-and-salty simplicity.

"In substance, marshmallow fluff is the whipped culmination of just four ingredients: egg whites, corn syrup, vanillin, and sugar," wrote journalist Kate Leisener. But "its psychological stamp, however, is more complex, forged in the impressionable, high-metabolism era of childhood. It is on this fertile ground that the typical New Englander encounter his first Fluff."

While largely unknown outside the East Coast, Fluff returned to the public eye in 2006, when a "sticky situation" arose, as Senator Jarrett Barrios tried to ban the condiment in Massachusetts in an effort to combat the battle of the bulge. But in a very public show of support -- and local pride, instead of being outlawed, Fluffernutters were made the official Massachusetts state sandwich, proving that the Fluffernutter isn't just pure fluff.

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Isn't Marshmallow Fluff one of the great American inventions? I mean, it's a jar filled with creamy marshmallow and has a great name like "Fluff," how can you not love it? Even the font on the bottle screams American pop culture and food nostalgia.

This is the 90th Anniversary of the white stuff, which was invented in Somerville, MA by Archibald Query (great name!). The city had a celebration this past weekend, with cooking contests, food, music, games, and other activities.

A childhood staple and an adult favorite, the peanut butter sandwich has a special place in all of our hearts and stomachs. The sandwich rose to popularity during WWII, due to rationing at home and its inclusion in the meals of soldiers. The sticky sandwich long outlasted the war and is consumed in 89 percent of U.S. households. Here are eight of the most popular sandwiches that peanut butter is used in.

Fluffernutters - A gooey, sticky combination of peanut butter and marshmallow that has been a source of controversy this year, but is a firm favorite with anyone who likes marshmallow.

Peanut butter, banana and honey - Also known as a PBH, Cafe Intermezzo in Berkeley, California makes a fantastic version of this sandwich on homemade bread.

Marshmallow Fluff is a wonderful concoction of sugar, corn syrup, egg whites and vanilla that is whipped into a creamy and spreadable goo. It turns out that the tasty treat might join the list of foods banned from Massachusetts schools, despite the fact that the spread is a local icon, invented in the state back in 1917 and has been a popular New England pantry staple ever since.

It's most famous use is the Fluffernutter Sandwich, which combines peanut butter and Fluff between two slices of bread, and this is what is getting the sweet stuff into trouble. While parents have packed Fluffernutter sandwiches as special treats in kids' lunchboxes for many years, some parents recently noticed that they are being included as a school lunch option by the schools themselves - 1 out of every 14 schools, to be exact.

Iconic or not, some parents don't want this sandwich served at school and would like to see it banned from campuses.

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Are your kids already requesting a trip to Disney World for their summer vacation, or maybe you haven't decided where to go for some rest and relaxation this year? There is no reason not to factor food into the equation and if you're looking for something really fun, the Disney Pop Century Resort in Florida may be just the ticket. Not only can you relive just about every trend of your childhood at the brightly colored complex, but the food is just as exciting as the architecture. Retro-chic classic comfort foods, like fried chicken and mashed potatoes are served in a TV tray, and tye-dyed colors swirl through timeless favorites like cheesecake and fluffernutter sandwiches. All the food is served in a casual, food court-style setting, which makes it perfect for families with small children, offering something for everyone.