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Other Discussions => Off Topic => Topic started by: Jeff on October 22, 2011, 09:47:22 PM
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when you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which do you put on first, the PB or the jelly?
discuss!
yep, I'm bored
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the pb so i can wipe the extra amount on the other bread slice.
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Peanut butter first. You refrigerate jelly but not peanut butter. You do the peanut butter first and when you do the jelly you get a little peanut butter in it. If you did the jelly first, you'd get a little jelly in the peanut butter jar, putting something that's supposed to be refrigerated into a container that won't be refrigerated. Seems like a bad idea.
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Peanut butter first. You refrigerate jelly but not peanut butter. You do the peanut butter first and when you do the jelly you get a little peanut butter in it. If you did the jelly first, you'd get a little jelly in the peanut butter jar, putting something that's supposed to be refrigerated into a container that won't be refrigerated. Seems like a bad idea.
This is pretty much my strategy to a tee.
I am a brand-name elitist about very few things in life, but I'll go to my grave with a teal jar of creamy Skippy.
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Reagan has jelly beans in his grave so I could see that
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Peanut butter first. You refrigerate jelly but not peanut butter. You do the peanut butter first and when you do the jelly you get a little peanut butter in it. If you did the jelly first, you'd get a little jelly in the peanut butter jar, putting something that's supposed to be refrigerated into a container that won't be refrigerated. Seems like a bad idea.
This is pretty much my strategy to a tee.
I am a brand-name elitist about very few things in life, but I'll go to my grave with a teal jar of creamy Skippy.
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Not particular about brands, but I always go with extra crunchy.
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Peanut butter first. You refrigerate jelly but not peanut butter. You do the peanut butter first and when you do the jelly you get a little peanut butter in it. If you did the jelly first, you'd get a little jelly in the peanut butter jar, putting something that's supposed to be refrigerated into a container that won't be refrigerated. Seems like a bad idea.
If you knew anything about anything ;D you'd know you have to switch to a spoon when scooping the jelly. Jelly wasn't meant to be picked up with a knife, it's too slippery.
The real reason why you do the PB first is because you can spread jelly on top of your peanut butter, while you can't spread peanut butter through/on top of jelly.
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i put extra jelly first..
then crunchy peanut butter..
i take off the ends of the bread..
and a tall cold glass of milk..
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i put extra jelly first..
then crunchy peanut butter..
i take off the ends of the bread..
and a tall cold glass of milk..
In a washed out OE bottle?
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PB first, so I can get the right amount without having an insane dry mouth feeling. And to save silverware, I usually just wash off and wipe the peanut butter knife and proceed with jelly. Striking your knife through a newly opened jar of peanut butter feels good, man.
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My friend has a garden in his backyard with a grapevine and peach trees... just got a nice jar of homemade grape jelly.
TP for this topic lol.
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Peanut butter first. You refrigerate jelly but not peanut butter. You do the peanut butter first and when you do the jelly you get a little peanut butter in it. If you did the jelly first, you'd get a little jelly in the peanut butter jar, putting something that's supposed to be refrigerated into a container that won't be refrigerated. Seems like a bad idea.
If you knew anything about anything ;D you'd know you have to switch to a spoon when scooping the jelly. Jelly wasn't meant to be picked up with a knife, it's too slippery.
The real reason why you do the PB first is because you can spread jelly on top of your peanut butter, while you can't spread peanut butter through/on top of jelly.
I generally tip the jelly jar sideways and kind of pull the jelly out with the knife.
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Peanut butter first. You refrigerate jelly but not peanut butter. You do the peanut butter first and when you do the jelly you get a little peanut butter in it. If you did the jelly first, you'd get a little jelly in the peanut butter jar, putting something that's supposed to be refrigerated into a container that won't be refrigerated. Seems like a bad idea.
If you knew anything about anything ;D you'd know you have to switch to a spoon when scooping the jelly. Jelly wasn't meant to be picked up with a knife, it's too slippery.
The real reason why you do the PB first is because you can spread jelly on top of your peanut butter, while you can't spread peanut butter through/on top of jelly.
I generally tip the jelly jar sideways and kind of pull the jelly out with the knife.
Fair enough.
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A slight tangent, but on Friday I was driving and yearning for a snack. I stopped at a convenience store and perused through the candy and chips aisles. I came across and then purchased an 8-pack of Keebler peanut butter crackers -- satisfying and well within my acceptable nutrition standards (actually, a very healthy choice for me).
Once back in the car, I absent-mindedly peeled back the wrapper and popped the crunchy goodness in my mouth. It tasted odd. I chewed and continued to be puzzled by the strangely sweet flavor of which I was unaccustomed. After a few moments of concern and worry as to whether I had ingested a tainted PB cracker, I looked at the wrapper. I had inadvertently purchased PB&J crackers! As a firmly anti-jelly person, I felt annoyed and duped. The taste remained in my mouth for an uncomforatble length of time as my hunger remained unsatiated.
Tough world.
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the pb so i can wipe the extra amount on the other bread slice.
sho nuff
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As a voice for the OCD end of CB, (there are more of us than you think, haha!), I have to say that the truly perfect PB&J is thusly constructed:
J.J. Nissen's Canadian Brown Bread, (not remotely like the brown bread served with beans, but a butter-top loaf with a hint of molasses), one half spread with Welch's Pure Grape Jelly, the other half spread with Jif, (I prefer Crunchy).
Make sure both are spread evenly to the edges, and clean/rinse knife in-between, (to avoid cross-contamination), and then join by placing the PB side on top of jelly side, (the key is not which is put on first, but putting each on it's own half of bread).
Flip sandwhich over, (jelly side up), slice diagonally, and serve with Lay's Original Classic, (or Cape Cod Kettle), and a cold glass of milk.
Voila ... bon appetit! ;)
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If I had any friends on this board, I am about to lose them. I don't eat PB & J sandwiches! I love peanut butter, and I love jelly...but not together. I would have a peanut butter and marshmallow fluff (fluffernutter) or a cream cheese and jelly sandwich. Please don't hate me...it is probably my mother's fault, because...everything is your mother's fault... :'(
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I'm usually a PB first, wipe the knife on the other piece of bread, then jelly
but if I'm feeling extra hungry and don't want two sandwiches, I go with the triple decker: three slices of bread with PB and J in there twice - and I like a lot of (crunchy) PB too
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Interesting thread.
I'm normally a peanut butter spreader first, but oddly enough I found myself spreading the jelly first just this afternoon.
I glanced at this thread last night....I wonder if I subliminally changed pace due to the thread, lol
Even odder (if there is such a word) - my wife rarely eats PB and J, but asked me to fix her one after church this afternoon.
The man from this old school commercial is straight-forward...he knows what he wants, and is a no-frills guy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hawQ5wobi1Y
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As a voice for the OCD end of CB, (there are more of us than you think, haha!), I have to say that the truly perfect PB&J is thusly constructed:
J.J. Nissen's Canadian Brown Bread, (not remotely like the brown bread served with beans, but a butter-top loaf with a hint of molasses), one half spread with Welch's Pure Grape Jelly, the other half spread with Jif, (I prefer Crunchy).
Make sure both are spread evenly to the edges, and clean/rinse knife in-between, (to avoid cross-contamination), and then join by placing the PB side on top of jelly side, (the key is not which is put on first, but putting each on it's own half of bread).
Flip sandwhich over, (jelly side up), slice diagonally, and serve with Lay's Original Classic, (or Cape Cod Kettle), and a cold glass of milk.
Voila ... bon appetit! ;)
Odd remnant from my childhood, but if it's one of the rare occasions when I make a pbj sandwich and am having potato chips with it, I still throw a few chips in the middle of the sandwich before I put the pieces of bread together. *Extra* crunchy...
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If I had any friends on this board, I am about to lose them. I don't eat PB & J sandwiches! I love peanut butter, and I love jelly...but not together. I would have a peanut butter and marshmallow fluff (fluffernutter) or a cream cheese and jelly sandwich. Please don't hate me...it is probably my mother's fault, because...everything is your mother's fault... :'(
Cream cheese (or any cheese for that matter) and jelly, now you are definitely speaking my language. Mmm.
The fluffernutters, not so much.
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This thread is 2 for 2 when it comes to making me want to get up and make a PB-J.
Another TP for the threadstarter.
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I gotta go with Thirstyboots on this one -- I've never really been a PB & J guy.
Although I was recently introduced (by my girlfriend) to the awesome snack that is apple slices slathered with smooth peanut butter (and perhaps Nutella).
If we're gonna talk about our favorite sandwiches in general, though, you can't do much better, in my opinion, than some red pepper hummus on toasted whole wheat bread with a slice of swiss cheese and a couple slices of deli turkey -- maybe with a slice or two of tomato, too, and a little bit of shredded lettuce if you have some (but not too much).
*this is a fun topic for 12:30 at night when I'm supposed to be working on a writing assignment*
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You, flippin', Americans.
Seriously.
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You, flippin', Americans.
Seriously.
said the man with his head flipped over
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOaGkPXn9LQ
the BBPB&J
He strategically puts PB on both sides of the bread so the jelly does not leak on either side. Classic.
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If one of them has a squeezable tube (usually jelly though have seen peanut butter that way as well), I do that one second. If neither can be squeezed, I do the peanut butter first so I can wipe the excess on the other piece of bread and then spread the jelly over the peanut butter. As has been pointed out, you can't spread peanut butter over jelly so you can't do it in reverse.
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Jelly is hard to spread, it just coagulates and moves in a clump, so when I am making a jelly roll (which is practically never), I use a fork to spread it instead of a knife...spreads much easier. I already said I don't make PB & J sandwiches...)
Oh, and it makes one more utensil to clean up...don't forget to clean up your mess! :P
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I pretty much have a PNJ sandwich every single day.
Creamy Skippy first, wipe knife off and put on strawberry preserves. If I opt for regular grape jelly, I usually buy the squeeze bottle for convenience.
Put that on a multigrain sandwich thin, and I can have that any time of the day.
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Although I was recently introduced (by my girlfriend) to the awesome snack that is apple slices slathered with smooth peanut butter.
Bomb. Try adding whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
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ever pack a PBJ to go, only to find the jelly side of the bread sopping wet when go to eat it?
gross, I know
here's the solution
PB both sides of the bread, lather your jelly in the middle and seal in your goodness for the day ;)
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I'm usually a PB first, wipe the knife on the other piece of bread, then jelly
I generally wipe my knife (on an angle) on the top edge (near the crust) of the peanut buttered bread. Just hold the knife at a 45 or so degree angle with the slice of bread and whatever comes off the knife seems to stay on the top of the bread (thus the inside of the sandwich).
but if I'm feeling extra hungry and don't want two sandwiches, I go with the triple decker: three slices of bread with PB and J in there twice - and I like a lot of (crunchy) PB too
Yes, the triple decker is the way to go.
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Kiorrik . . These friendly Americans are simply sharing their culinary discoveries!!!
For me (although i'm partial to a regular white bread pb&j sandwich) it's got to be on warm toast. The peanut butter starts to slightly melt but the jam stays cool . . . Yum!!!
Btw . . Your jelly is my jam (sounds like a song title!)
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Consensus if there is one:
Skippy is the best PB?
Kraft?
Other?
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Kiorrik . . These friendly Americans are simply sharing their culinary discoveries!!!
For me (although i'm partial to a regular white bread pb&j sandwich) it's got to be on warm toast. The peanut butter starts to slightly melt but the jam stays cool . . . Yum!!!
Btw . . Your jelly is my jam (sounds like a song title!)
Jarufu, if truth be known, I would rather have potato scones with marmalade any day. (In the U.S. jam has fruit in it, jelly is gelatin fruit juice spread. If I remember correctly, in the British Isles and Ireland jelly is similar to our Jello.)
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Kiorrik . . These friendly Americans are simply sharing their culinary discoveries!!!
Yuck! :D haha, I'll have to try it sometime though. I'll let you know how it goes :)
You, flippin', Americans.
Seriously.
said the man with his head flipped over
Yeah, fair point. Us Dutchies have our fair share of nasty habits, overly salty liquorice being one of my favourites. Ooh and raw herring with some unions, yum!
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Kiorrik . . These friendly Americans are simply sharing their culinary discoveries!!!
For me (although i'm partial to a regular white bread pb&j sandwich) it's got to be on warm toast. The peanut butter starts to slightly melt but the jam stays cool . . . Yum!!!
Btw . . Your jelly is my jam (sounds like a song title!)
Jarufu, if truth be known, I would rather have potato scones with marmalade any day. (In the U.S. jam has fruit in it, jelly is gelatin fruit juice spread. If I remember correctly, in the British Isles and Ireland jelly is similar to our Jello.)
Hmmm .. Jelly/Jello, yes .. but I always thought that American Jelly is just the same as the cheap kind of smooth Jam over this side of the pond? I stand corrected tho .
Kiorrik - no love for cheese? The Dutch do like the cheese .. and space cakes, of course! :P
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Kiorrik . . These friendly Americans are simply sharing their culinary discoveries!!!
Yuck! :D haha, I'll have to try it sometime though. I'll let you know how it goes :)
You, flippin', Americans.
Seriously.
said the man with his head flipped over
Yeah, fair point. Us Dutchies have our fair share of nasty habits, overly salty liquorice being one of my favourites. Ooh and raw herring with some unions, yum!
Don't you guys do Mayonnaise on French Fries too?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIk-xp3F3kI
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Oh HELL yeah, smother my fries in mayonnaise! The funny thing though, is they're talking MacDonalds over there, and at Mac's, they don't serve mayonnaise, they serve this thing called "Mad Sauce". And look at that bottle:
(http://www.levensmiddelenkrant.nl/uploads/foto/product/madsauce-totaal-%28aangepast%29.jpg)
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So, yeah, that, and cheese. Lots and lots of cheese. But I prefer French cheese most of the time. Unless it's a cheese-plate after dinner, then I do love having a mix with some really good old cheese and some french brie.
Oh and there's "Grass-cheese", or that's what it's called in Holland. When spring comes round, cows eat fresh grass again, and the first cheeses that come from that, are named after that. They're very young and soft.
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I'll stop talking about cheese now.
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Although I was recently introduced (by my girlfriend) to the awesome snack that is apple slices slathered with smooth peanut butter.
Bomb. Try adding whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
A delicious variation my Mom used to make for me, and I still share with unsuspecting guests from time-to-time, (much to their surprised delight - don't knock it 'til you try it) ... peanut butter and banana sandwich: Jif Crunchy, (or inferior substitute), spread on one half, with sliced bananas placed on top, and another slice of bread as a topper ... yum! Don't know why, but PB and bananas is just one of those odd combos that really works!
(She used to give me a bowl of sliced bananas in orange juice for breakfast sometimes, too ... also delicious).
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Edgar, if you read this thread, you will start to gain back the weight you worked so hard to lose....just sayin...
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I don't like it when I see pb and fluff. I get that it's like candy, but to see kids that think it's a meal is pretty sad. I mean we're talking diabetes city. Granted jelly has sugar too, but still. Then if we just combine it with some chips and soda we can get diabetes and cavities too. They probably shouldn't let that stuff in schools, but I'm not a nutritionist, so I don't know
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I don't like it when I see pb and fluff. I get that it's like candy, but to see kids that think it's a meal is pretty sad. I mean we're talking diabetes city. Granted jelly has sugar too, but still. Then if we just combine it with some chips and soda we can diabetes and cavities too. They probably shouldn't let that stuff in schools, but I'm not a nutritionist, so I don't know
I agree. Boycott Marshmallow Fluff. All the more for ME! (and maybe the price will even drop... :D )
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Although I was recently introduced (by my girlfriend) to the awesome snack that is apple slices slathered with smooth peanut butter.
Bomb. Try adding whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
A delicious variation my Mom used to make for me, and I still share with unsuspecting guests from time-to-time, (much to their surprised delight - don't knock it 'til you try it) ... peanut butter and banana sandwich: Jif Crunchy, (or inferior substitute), spread on one half, with sliced bananas placed on top, and another slice of bread as a topper ... yum! Don't know why, but PB and bananas is just one of those odd combos that really works!
(She used to give me a bowl of sliced bananas in orange juice for breakfast sometimes, too ... also delicious).
I'm with you on that one.