There’s something about the taste of rich dark chocolate blended with refreshing peppermint that just can’t be beat. In fact, the entire holiday of Peppermint Patty Day was centered around this delicious blend, and the company that brought it into existence. If you’re a fellow Peppermint Patty lover, then this holiday will be your favorite time of year, and each year will be a new opportunity to show how much you love this delicious treat.
History of Peppermint Patty Day
The York Peppermint Pattie was created in York, South Carolina by Thomas Ravenel in 1920, and marketed by his York Cone Company throughout the Northeast United States. So successful was the York Peppermint Patty that the York Cone company stopped producing the cones for which it was named, and focused its entire effort on making the new candy sensation its creators had unveiled. In 1972 the York Cone Company was sold to Peter Paul, who made sure that the rest of the nation was able to enjoy its dark chocolatey, pepperminty deliciousness.
The best thing about the York Peppermint Patty is that you just can’t eat too many, who could get tired of that special blend of flavors? You don’t even need to worry about getting a tummy ache, after all the best thing to eat when you’ve got an upset stomach is peppermint, everyone knows that!
How to celebrate Peppermint Patty Day
The best way to celebrate Peppermint Patty Day is by eating this delicious candy! But we can do ever so much better than that, as one of the less well known uses for Peppermint Patties is their inclusion in other culinary treats! Our personal favorite? Peppermint Patty Brownies.
From Foodimentary.com: Five Food Finds about Peppermint Patties:
- In 1940 York Cone Co. produced the first Peppermint Patties.
- Peppermint Patties were sold only in northeastern states until 1975.
- Peppermint Patties have one of the least about of calories and fat compared to other nationally popular candy bars.
4. Charles Schulz introduced “Peppermint Patty” to his Peanuts comic strip on August 22, 1966
5. Patricia Reichardt is Peppermint Patty’s actual name.
