Today we are talking about the amazing George Washington Carver. Mr.Carver was born into slavery right here in(Missouri) Diamond Grove Missouri in 1864. When he was just a baby his father died,and it's believed his mom was kidnapped by slave catchers. So his child less slave owners raised him and his brother James. The Carver's taught them how to read and write. Because of the color of his skin Mr. George Washington Carver was denied an education. However determine to get a proper education Mr. Carver look elsewhere.
So after finishing high school he enrolled in collage at Iowa State to study Botany. Mr. George Washington Carver was the first African American student there! They're so many amazing levels to the work Mr. George Washington Carver achieve in his lifetime. He also came up with hundreds of ways to use Sweet Potatoes, Soybeans, and was most famous for his inventions with the Peanut. He came up with way Peanuts could be beneficial to everyday life. From cooking oil,dye for clothes, gas for cars and peanut butter.
So check the link out to find out more about some of the awesome thing Mr.Carver did and this basic homemade peanut butter recipe that I've been making since I was a little girl. http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/george-washington-carver
Homemade Peanut Butter
(makes 2-4 servings)
1 1/2 cups honey roasted peanuts
1T organic peanut oil
8 oz Mason Jar w/lid
Food processor
Large wooden spoon
Place your honey roasted peanuts in your food processor. Drizzle your peanut oil over the nuts. Blend on highest setting for 10 mins. It should then be smooth and creamy. However if not process for 2-4 additional minutes. Pour into your Mason Jar. It will last 2 weeks in the icebox.
Light,Love,and Shalom
SunniDelight💙
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