March 6, 2009

the classic

That's right, the classic. Like Frogger or Lord of the Flies. Like the Volkswagen Beetle or The Beatles. Classic--something of enduring interest.


I'm breaking out the tried and true peanut almond butter and jelly sandwich to remind those of you who haven't yet told me your favorite dish in which to use nut butter to hurry up and do so. There're five free jars of Barney Butter on the line here!

What, you want a recipe? Your wish is my command.

ABJ a la Grace
2 slices hearty, healthy whole wheat bread
2 large knife-scoops Barney Butter
2 massive dollops jelly, preferably of the apple cinnamon variety, but strawberry will do in a pinch

Slather Barney Butter on one slice of bread, and spread the jelly out on the other. Put the pieces of bread together such that the Barney Butter gives the jelly a big ol' smooch. Cut in half for easier consumption, and enjoy.

61 comments:

  1. Culinary WannabeMarch 6, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    Now that's a recipe I think I can handle! :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 7:48 AM

    Wow!Yummy pic Grace!One of my favorite sammies!

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  3. Albany JaneMarch 6, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Mmm - my favorite jam is raspberry with the seeds. Although I also got this delish strawberry rhubarb one time that was so tangy and delightful!

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  4. ♥Rosie♥March 6, 2009 at 9:01 AM

    Lip-smacking good Grace :0)

    Rosie x

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  5. SaraMarch 6, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    My favorite! I think I need to make one this weekend.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Almond butter on whole wheat -- I may have to change what I said was my favorite use of nut butter.

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  7. toontzMarch 6, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Mmmm...who doesn’t love a good pb&j? My favorite dish: http://okaramountain.blogspot.com/2008/05/okara-pb-muffins.html ;)

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  8. katMarch 6, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Now I'm one of those people who never ate pb&j my entire life. Now Pb & banana that would get me

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  9. LauraMarch 6, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Dang! Only you could make a picture of PB&J look so enticing. Or AB&J as the case may be. :)

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  10. LoriMarch 6, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    That is one great shot Grace!

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  11. KendraMarch 6, 2009 at 10:25 AM

    There are times I think my kids would starve to death without PB! LOL When moms away dad does what he knows. LOL

    Great shot!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    Love, love, love almond butter. Your photo makes me want one of those right now!

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  13. PaulaMarch 6, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    I've never had apple cinnamon jelly! Actually, I never ate peanut butter and jelly sandwiches growing up. Guess I should give almond butter and jelly a try! :-)

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  14. April was in CA now MA March 6, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Apple cinnamon jelly is my husbands fave-o-rite and he pretty much won't eat any other kind of jelly. WHY is it so hard to find?!? Maybe I'm not looking in the right grocery store. LOL

    Looks like a perfect PB&J and I've got to find me some of that Barney Butter!

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  15. Donna-FFWMarch 6, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Now, Im craving one! Unbelievable how appetizing you made that look!

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  16. Ingrid_3BsMarch 6, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Weird but true I don't like PB&J! Perhaps I would if I tried it with barney butter and your apple cinnamon jelly? Alas I have neither of those so I guess it's no sandwich for me.
    ~ingrid

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  17. MelanieMarch 6, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Man, I was the Frogger champion in my day, if I can take a moment to brag.

    As for your sandwich, it looks delish - as a PB sandwich always does in my eyes (even though this isn't technically peanut butter).

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  18. ElyseMarch 6, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    I'm so glad you broke out this classic. It deserved to be posted about. Talk about one of life's best comfort foods. Those nut butter and jelly flavors sandwiched between great, hearty bread. Well, there's just not much better!

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  19. La Cuisine d'HeleneMarch 6, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    That would be good for my lunch, yum.

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  20. LindsMarch 6, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    A timeless classic is right. Your picture is drool-worthy ;)

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  21. OliviaMarch 6, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    I literally have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich EVERY day. Looking at this picture, I know why.

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  22. vanillasugarblogMarch 6, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    now that's a good photo!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    A nut-butter recipe of mine you might like. I'd be sure to make it with the Barney Butter also.

    http://themerlinmenu.blogspot.com/2009/02/whipped-cashew-butter-cookies.html

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  24. MarilynMarch 6, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    Last time my daughter came home from the US she made me pbj's..I am hooked...I love them! She also bought home Graham(?) crackers and hershey chocolate (yum) and we had smores OMG..how delicous are they. You know..if I had to pick a recipe to adapt for your nut butter, I would choose to make nut butter balls..(like reese's pb cups.. another gift from the US :) ) Marilyn

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  25. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    GORGEOUS sandwich!

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  26. MaryMarch 6, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    Lately I've really been diggin' blackberry jelly. It's darn tasty.

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  27. MaryBethMarch 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Bravo my dear, these is absolutely nothing wrong with a good old PBJ.. Yours looks sticky and gooey, just the way I like it.

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  28. BunnyMarch 6, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    That sammie is a hunk of burnin love Grace!

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  29. AnonymousMarch 6, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    Oh you are a temptress aren't you!? And have you used a different camera for the photos? Your photos are always very good but this really pops! :)

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  30. HeatherMarch 6, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    mm. i've never done the apple cinnamon jelly. that sounds so good!

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  31. AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    That is one fantastic photo! Wow...I didn't have nut butters on my mind before I clicked over here but now I sure do!

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  32. LisaMarch 7, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    Great job on the sandwich photo! I always think sandwiches are difficult to capture but yours looks exceptionally yummy.

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  33. RobinMarch 7, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    I like PBJ the old fashioned way, soft white bread, grape jelly, and Jiff. But now that I am all grown up- wheat breat, natural PB, and homemade strawberry jam! Great photo BTW!

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  34. JunellMarch 7, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Part II; grill that PBJ up in butter & I'm in!

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  35. SophieMarch 7, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Lol this definitely will never go out of style. I love looove that picture! It should be framed! :D

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  36. PamMarch 7, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    Now you are making me crave: Peanut butter, honey and plain potato chip sandwich - it's my very favorite.

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  37. AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Wheat bread? check
    Crusts on? check
    Almond butter? check
    Marion berry jelly? missing

    If you ever want to hear a funny debate between kids, bring up the "what is the proper way to make a PB&J?" question and enjoy their heated preferences.

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  38. NicMarch 7, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Great pic, I could reach over and take a bite!

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  39. LindaMarch 7, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    What a fantastic photo!!!

    My personal fav: PB, bananas, and honey on whole wheat

    I also love Dorie Greenspan's recipe for peanut butter torte

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  40. AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    You don't have to be six to want to sink your teeth into that beauty of a sandwich!

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  41. Jerri at Simply Sweet HomeMarch 7, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Hey, you have some awards waiting for you over at my site!

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  42. AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Apple cinnamon jelly? I've never tried that on a PB&J sandwich. Sounds yummy! Great looking sandwich by the way :)

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  43. test it commMarch 7, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Great shot of that ab&j sandwich!

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  44. AnonymousMarch 7, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    Your picture is fantastic. I love apricot preserves with almond butter on whole wheat.

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  45. MariaMarch 7, 2009 at 11:46 PM

    My favorite is nut butter with bananas, honey on whole wheat! YUM! Great photo!!

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  46. AnonymousMarch 8, 2009 at 3:57 AM

    Oh that dripping jelly...

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  47. pigpigscornerMarch 8, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    A great shot! This is definitely a classic!

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  48. EmilyMarch 8, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    OH MAN! I love that picture! I want to make a giant poster of it and put it on my wall.

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  49. Jessica@FoodmayhemMarch 8, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Oh man, I want some of that ooey gooey goodness!

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  50. LeslieMarch 8, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    you mae PB and J look stunning!

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  51. Half BakedMarch 8, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    A classic! What could be better??? Great photo:)

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  52. La Bella CooksMarch 8, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    This looks so elegant for a classic as pb&j. Perfection on a plate!

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  53. SandieMarch 9, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    I have to tell you---that is the single most gorgeous and enticing hunk of Almond Butter & Jelly I've ever seen. It makes me want to lick the screen ;-)

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  54. LyBMarch 9, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    That photo is fantastic, the colors are so vibrant. The sandwich looks good too. :)

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  55. The Blonde DuckMarch 9, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Peanut butter and jelly is the best thing ever. It's even better than Mac and cheese. I literally gasped out loud in delight when I saw the photo!

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  56. AnonymousMarch 9, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    that looks fantastic, I've never had apple cinnamon jelly but it sounds so good.

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  57. MaryBethMarch 9, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    Grace...Please stop in for a visit, I have something for you!

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  58. JescelMarch 9, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    yummy.. had PB&J for breakfast! wish I'd won one of those almond butter..dang, I never get to win in a raffle draw (or random number generator in this case)

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  59. Nazarina AMarch 10, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Every nook and cranny of this delicious sandwich says "Eat me."

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  60. AnnMarch 11, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    PBJ is one of the best things in life, period. The wheel? Take it or leave it. The PBJ? Take it.

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  61. JeanneMarch 12, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    I grew up with PB and golden syrup (like corn syrup) rather than PBJ, but as with all classics, the basic goodness can withstand a little alteration :) Love the idea of making a PBJ with other nut butters - and that photo is just to die for!

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