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Food Insecurity in America + Lunchbox Heroes Kick Off

Help fight food insecurity by participating in Martin’s Lunchbox Heroes campaign! For each vote, we’ll donate $5 to Blessings in a Backpack.

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Back to School – Primary

Back-to-school season can be a busy time for Mom and Dad! Dealing with first-day jitters, teacher conferences, homework help, and...

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The ABC’s of Back-to-School

There is a lot to keep track of when sending your kids back to school. Let us at least take one thing off of your plate: meal planning. Consider this guide your cheat sheet to all things related to lunch prepping and packing.

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10 Genius Lunchbox Hacks for Back-to-School

Can it be…back to school time already?! With Labor Day just around the corner, it’s time to start planning and...

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12 Ways to Make Back to School Meal Prep More Manageable

The details of the 2020-2021 school year remain uncertain… Will schools be utilizing in-person or distance learning, or some combination...

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Ready To Roll | Resource Page

Back to School Season is in full swing! Already running out of quick meal ideas? Or sick of sending your...

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Lunchbox Heroes Kick Off

We want to share three creative recipes that we’ve whipped up to celebrate back to school season! Whether you’re a bento box boss or a last-minute legend, we’ve got helpful recipes to make your lunch packing efforts a breeze.

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Back-to-School Breakfast Made Easy: Customizable Breakfast Sandwich

Kickstart back-to-school season with customizable breakfast sandwiches on Martin’s Slider Potato Rolls. Perfect for busy weekday mornings!

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5 Ways to Master Back-to-School Weeknight Meals

Believe it or not, in just a few short weeks, backpack-laden kids will be boarding bright yellow buses and heading...

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Back to School – College

It’s that time of year again! As kids everywhere start preparing for the new school year, their parents have even...

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Simple Sandwiches

The holiday season is over. Whether that’s a disappointment or a relief, for many people it means moving from busy...

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A Very Merry (Martin’s) New Year

Here are a few of the many blessings we’re hoping to accomplish in the coming year, both as a company and as a group of individuals.

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Recipes for Every Type of Dad

No matter what type of dad or fatherly figure you grew up with, this Father’s Day, we’ve collected a custom recipe for each unique type of dad. Keep reading to find the perfect recipe for yours!

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Butter Bread Sandwiches for the Whole Family

With Labor Day now behind us, back-to-school season is officially here! While thinking up creative school lunches for your kids,...

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Easy Meals for Work

This time of year is so often associated with the sending of kids back to school (in fact, we have...

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15 Unique Ways to Upgrade Your PB&J

Who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned PB&J? This simple yet satisfying sandwich takes us back to our childhood days—making...

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Meals for Parents On-the-Go

A Busy Life Try-outs, practices, scrimmages, tournaments… Coordinating all your children’s after-school activities feels like you’re training for a marathon of...

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Local Chef & Restaurant Showcase: Chambersburg, PA

To honor local culinary talent in the Chambersburg, PA area, we put together a Chef & Restaurant Showcase which highlights a few local chefs!

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The Best Thing I Ever Made: Part 2; Friendsgiving

Ah, Friendsgiving…By this point, you’ve most likely heard this term—quite simply the mashup of “friends” and “Thanksgiving.” While friends have...

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Groundhog Day

Borrowing the plot of a familiar movie, we’re using this Groundhog Day to reflect on the past decade of achievements and milestones here at Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc!

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Assorted Sheet Pan Panini

Feed a crowd by using a baking sheet to prepare 12 panini sandwiches at once with this clever cooking hack!

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Make it the Best Lunch Ever

Are you sick of packing well-balanced lunches for your child, only to find out they’re swapping them for a friend’s...

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Make it a Better Sandwich

In honor of National Sandwich Month (what’s left of it), we’ve compiled 15 sandwich recipes for you to enjoy! You...

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Father’s Day Q&A with Tony & Joe Martin

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, fatherly role models, and everyone in between—thank you...

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Smash Burger Showcase

Learn how to make Smash Burgers from five burger experts! George Motz – Mark Tripp (@TrippBurgers) – Matt Abdoo; Pig Beach NYC – Mike Puma (@GothamBurgerSocialClub) – Nick Lepore (@BurgerBuff)

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Labor Day Grilled Cheese

In continuation of our holiday grilled cheese series, and staying true to the theme of Labor Day, we’re bringing you a fun and easy Taco Grilled Cheese! The simple-to-master recipe incorporates only a handful of ingredients and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and lazy Sundays alike.

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8 Hot Dogs for All Your Summer Occasions

Happy National Hot Dog Month! We’re bringing a new meaning to the “Dog Days of Summer” with a collection of...

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All About Frannie

Did you know that we have had someone very special working behind the scenes for over 50 years to bring you high quality bread and rolls and help make Martin’s bakery a fun place to work? Allow us to introduce Martin’s mascot, Frannie!

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10 Iconic Sandwiches from U.S. Cities

July is a great month for family travels—with kids out of school, adults longing for some time away from home,...

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2019 SOBEWFF® Recap

This past weekend, Martin’s had the pleasure of sponsoring the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food...

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Monthly Burger Series: Father’s Day Burger {+An Ultimate Guide to Beef}

Here we are…well into prime grilling season. With Father’s Day just around the corner, schools letting out for summer, and...

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How to Throw a Family Reunion

Perhaps your family doesn’t hold reunions, but you’d like to start one. Or maybe your family does have reunions, but they are often chaotic and you dread it every year. This is the blog for you!

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34 Better Breakfast Recipes

Good morning! Did you eat breakfast today? September is National Breakfast Month, so we’re sharing a compilation of our favorite...

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18 Things Moms Say

There’s just something special about receiving a kind word, a piece of advice, or an encouraging card from mom. Whether we’re in trouble or just need a shoulder to cry on, moms have a way of knowing exactly what to say.

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National Poetry Month

Did you know April is National Poetry Month? We’re kicking off the event with a few poems about our love...

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14 Ways to Elevate Your Sandwich

While there’s nothing wrong with simple sandwiches, we’re here to show you how to elevate your sandwich status from ordinary to gourmet.

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A Thanksgiving Blog

Lloyd and Lois Martin A Thanksgiving blog post… Should we talk about how to make the perfect turkey? Or about the...

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10 Types of Hard-Working Heroes We’re Grateful For

We’re celebrating Labor Day by recognizing a few specific categories of workers who make our community and our world a better place!

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Restaurant Road Trip – Part 2: Miami, FL

SOBEWFF® Recap February 21-25, Martin’s was a sponsor of the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival...

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How to Host the Ultimate Outdoor Family Cookout

Planning Some of us are natural planners, and some of us…not so much. But a little planning can go a long...

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12 Ways to Cook with Beef

The Protein Series: Part 2 In case you missed it…We have a new quarterly blog series this year that is all...

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Hot Dog Showcase

Introducing: Martin’s Hot Dog Showcase…Featuring: Catalyst Hot Dogs, JJ’s Red Hots, Ted’s Hot Dogs, and Wally’s Wieners! Read More…

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Six Tips to Help You Stick to Your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions

Losing weight and getting healthy are among the top five resolutions every year. About 45 percent of Americans make New...