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Peanuts and olives - sorority tradition says that when our first initiate, Clara Warden, was being initiated, someone (Alpha Phi or fraternity men, depending on who tells the story) stole the elaborately prepared banquet laid out in the dining room - everything except the peanuts and olives. We even have a song in our official songbook - "The Peanuts and Olive Song". (!) " In Gamma Phi Beta from Alpha to Eta we eat peanuts and olives too." I really wish those miscreants had left, oh, chocolate or cake - but no. Peanuts and olives.

Gamma Phi dip - SO GOOD and served at all kinds of alumnae events. Equal parts artichoke hearts, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Whirl it around in the blender or food processor - put in a dish and broil until hot, bubbly, and slightly brown on top. Serve with Townhouse or Ritz crackers.