ants on a log

English
ants on a log

Etymology

Originated around 1959. From the raisins resembling ants while the celery stick resembles a wooden log.

Noun

ants on a log (uncountable)

  1. A snack made by spreading cream cheese, peanut butter, ricotta cheese or any number of spreads on celery and placing raisins on top.
    • 2014, Mom Knows Best Cookbook, Rowman & Littlefield, →ISBN, page 45:
      Serve up an old favorite, ants on a log...celery sticks filled with peanut butter and sprinkled with raisins. Or substitute dried cranberries to make fire ants on a log, just for fun!
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