Celebrate National Empanada Day with Quaker Valley Foods!

Variations of the empanada can be found all over the world. There are popular versions found in Argentina, Belize (known as panades), Chile (known as empanada de pino), Ecuador (known as empanada de viento), in Indonesia (known as panada), in the Phillipines, Sicily (known as impanatiglie or dolce di carne), and of course in the United States.

Enjoy St. Patty’s Day with Your Friends at Quaker Valley Foods!

Although today we can only guess, common belief holds that Patrick died on March 17th and is presently buried at Downpatrick, a small town located about 21 miles south of Belfast, Ireland. A cathedral there is said to have been built upon the spot where Padraig was buried.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Quaker Valley Foods!

There are so many ancient and modern legends that tie Valentine of Rome’s Feast Day to romantic love that there is not enough room to fit in this humble space. But what we can fit are some delicious Valentine’s Day recipes.

Quaker Valley Foods Honors Buddy Holly with Some of His Favorite Foods!

Born Charles Hardin Holley, he took a childhood nickname and changed the spelling of his last name to become Buddy Holly, arguably the single greatest musical influence of the early rock era. His music greatly influenced and was covered by The Beatles, Linda Ronstadt, Kid Rock, Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Lyle Lovett, The Grateful Dead, and The Rolling Stones, along with many others.

Get Ready for The Big Game with Quaker Valley Foods!

The Big Game is the most watched sports television event in the United States. Next to Thanksgiving, The Big Game is the largest day for food consumption in this country. The Big Game has become so big, in fact, that many people view it as a national holiday, which it is not.