This episode of Big Blend Radio's The Peanut Patch Podcast is full of the things November does best: gratitude, gift giving and peanut butter. Donna George of The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona shares thoughtful thank-you gifts that don't cost a fortune, fresh-ground peanut butter ideas for Peanut Butter Lovers Month, four easy recipes and the details for the store's anniversary party on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
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Say Thank You with a Gift
November is Gratitude Month, and it's the perfect time to say thank you to the people we see all the time, from family and coworkers to nurses, delivery drivers and airport staff. Donna shares how a little homemade fudge and peanut brittle became a heartfelt thank-you for a nurse who went above and beyond. The big takeaway: it's the attitude and the thought, not the price tag, that makes a gift special.
Fudge, Dates & Thanksgiving Host Gifts
Heading to a Thanksgiving dinner and wondering what to bring? Donna and Lisa talk through host gift ideas straight from The Peanut Patch, including Medjool dates (delicious on their own or stuffed with peanut butter), jars of preserves gifted in a set of three and Donna's favorite, fudge. This season's flavors include pumpkin, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin with nuts, plain peanut butter, peanut butter chocolate, Snickers and salted nut roll. Prefer to give one big gift? Donna also puts together holiday gift baskets that carry a family from Thanksgiving through Christmas.
Fresh Peanut Butter for Peanut Butter Lovers Month
The Peanut Patch roasts its own peanuts and grinds its peanut butter fresh, so there are no preservatives and total control over freshness. Donna and Lisa talk about why peanuts make a great road trip snack, how fresh peanut butter travels, why it's a better choice for dogs when it's made without preservatives and how The Peanut Patch ships peanut butter nationwide.
Four Peanut Butter Recipes
It's Peanut Butter Lovers Month, so the episode closes in the kitchen with four recipes that are easy to make and fun to give:
Donna's Country-Style Peanut Butter Cookies
Peanut Butter Crispy Bars, a no-bake treat the kids can help make
Peanut Butter Bars made with honey-roasted peanut butter
Frozen Peanut Butter Brittle Pie, a no-bake pie with peanut brittle and ice cream
Get all four recipes in the Recipes from The Peanut Patch digital magazine.
All kinds of peanuts at The Peanut Patch in Yuma, Arizona
The Peanut Patch Anniversary Party: Saturday, November 21
The Peanut Patch celebrates its anniversary every November, and this year they're celebrating 29 years on Saturday, November 21. Expect classic cars from a local car club, vendors, and lots of free samples of products you've been wondering about, from about 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The store itself is 49 years old, which means next year's celebration is a big one. Donna calls this year a trial run!
Gift Baskets at The Peanut Patch
The Holiday Season in Yuma
Donna and Lisa also look ahead to the season in Yuma, including the Dorothy Young Light Parade soon after Thanksgiving and the Colorado River Crossing Hot Air Balloon Festival, which kicks off Friday, November 13. For all the dates, check the Yuma Chamber of Commerce.
Craving something sweet or need to stock up on road trip snacks? If you can't make it to Yuma, The Peanut Patch ships their fresh treats nationwide all year long!
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