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Delilicious: Heart-Shaped Sandwiches

babysugar — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:00:13 PST

Surprise your lil love on Valentine's Day by slipping a heart–shaped sandwich into their lunch bag. Lots of lil eaters are picky about their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - so whether they like crunchy or creamy, crust or crustless, this handy gadget is sure to sweeten their meal.

The large heart cookie cutter can be placed over any creation and sliced into shape. And, if you've got a couple children sharing the sandwich, it eliminates the argument about who got the better half.

Nutty Competition: Vote For Jif's Most Creative Sandwich

LilSugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:00:16 PST

If you're a choosy mom who thinks outside of the lunchbox, cast your vote for Jif's Most Creative Sandwich.

The top 10 "most tasty nutritionally balanced, creative, appealing and easy-to-make recipes" include: Peanut Butter Butterfly Panwiches, Monstwich, Crunchy Chinese Fortune Cookie Sandwich and a Peanut Butter Meatball Sub.

The winner of the the nutty competition gets a $25,000 scholarship fund and a gift basket. Voting ends February 11.

If you want to see the rest of the peanut butter creations,

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It's National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Celebrate With a Waffle 'Wich

Nancy Einhart — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:59:00 PDT

Happy National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! In honor of the holiday, I'm sharing a contemporary update on what happens to be one of my favorite nostalgic foods.

I've said before that some of the best sandwiches evoke memories, and this recipe goes back when I was maybe 7 or 8, and my mom fixed me some waffles before realizing we were out of syrup. She improvised to make this sandwich, and "peanut butter and jelly waffles" soon became one of my favorite meals. Like the nonwaffly version, this PB&J is very easy to make and can inspire countless variations: almond instead of peanut butter, different flavors of waffles or even waffles from scratch, honey in place of jelly, Elvis-style with bananas, and on and on.

This time I used Eggo cinnamon waffles, which I highly recommend. The only requirement for this breakfast or lunch sandwich - and what sets it apart from a traditional PB&J - is using hot, toasted waffles, which melt the peanut butter in just the right warm and comfy way. To see my recipe, keep reading.

Reinventing PB&J

LilSugar — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:29:32 PDT

Happy National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! When it comes to edible classics, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a staple in most children's diets. Though the flavors vary, parents usually lather the nut paste on one slice of bread, spread a sweet fruit jam on another, and then slice the sandwich in half for their kiddo to take to school. We asked chef Catherine McCord, founder of Weelicious and mother of two, to reinvent PB&J five different, kid-friendly ways. Check out her delicious options that are the perfect way to celebrate this tasty holiday and are bound to become household favorites!

Healthy Treat: Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

Jenny Sugar — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:50:02 PST

If you're craving a chewy peanut buttery treat, this might just become your new new favorite cookie. While a cookie is still a cookie, this recipe offer a slightly healthier goody. The chewy oatmeal cookie coupled with the creamy peanut butter and mashed banana mixture makes a perfect flavor combination. The only downside to whipping up a batch of these cookies is you may find it impossible to hold back from eating the entire batch. Plus, it's National Peanut Butter Month, so get baking and celebrate.

Ready to see the recipe?

3 Good-For-You Treats to Satisfy Peanut Buttery Cravings

Jenny Sugar — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:34:20 PDT

Got a hankering for some peanut butter? One tablespoon of this creamy spread will run you 105 calories, so if it's peanut butter you're after but not all the calories, enjoy one of these deliciously satisfying and oh-so-nutty treats instead.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies

For a healthy treat that feels really decadent, whip up these peanut butter sandwich cookies - the filling is mashed-up bananas, peanut butter, and honey. If you don't want to bake a batch of cookies, smear the spread on toast or use it as a fruit dip.

Keep reading to find out how to make the nutty yogurt spread above and for one more PB-inspired snack idea.

Savory Sight: Fat Elvis Cupcakes

Yum Community — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 03:02:51 PDT

Elvis didn't just leave behind a legacy of music; he also left behind a classic (and crave-worthy) food combination - something reflected in Gabi29's cupcakes below.

When you're craving something a little over the top, try these cupcakes based on one of Elvis's favorite sandwiches: peanut butter, banana, and bacon. These cupcakes start with a banana cake base and are topped with peanut butter frosting and candied bacon.

For the recipe, check out her blog, then be sure to share the wackiest food combinations with us in our Savory Sights community group.

Plan a Picnic to Celebrate Spring

Laura Marie Given — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:30:24 PDT

Warm Spring weather calls for alfresco dining, so it's the perfect time to bring out your favorite blanket and have a picnic. Whether it's a group affair or a romantic meal for two, a great picnic requires a gorgeous location and a tasty, convenient menu. Not sure what to pack? For our favorite picnic picks, keep reading.

Colorful and Varied: A Brazilian Food Primer

Camilla Salem — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:00:34 PDT

Photo: Susannah Chen

For a country as large as Brazil, it's no surprise that each region has its own traditional recipes and dishes. Regional cuisines have been influenced over time by immigrants and what natural crops are available to them. In the North, you will find caruru, a dish featuring okra, onions, shrimp, peanuts, and palm oil, and in the South, you'll be able to sit down to a plate of lasagna. The Northeast enjoys a stew that has been made for 300 years, while the Southeast is more accustomed to meals featuring rice and beans. Regardless of all of the differences, all of the different cuisines sound fresh and flavorful. Find out some basic Brazilian dishes and ingredients when you keep reading.

Jessica Simpson's Funniest Quotes About Pregnancy

BabyCenter — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:44:14 PDT

Here is another great post from our partners at BabyCenter - Kate Carolyn Robertson's article about Jessica Simpson's most recent quotes.

For mom-to-be Jessica Simpson, there’s no such thing as "TMI." This is, after all, the same woman who once explained that she only brushes her teeth three times a week "because my teeth are so white, and I don’t like them to feel too slippery . . . My lips just slide all over the place."

It seems that pregnancy has only upped the 31-year-old star’s urge to share: from her "unstoppable" sex drive to her "Swamp Ass" nickname, Jessica has been happily detailing just about every aspect of her personal life over the past several months.

Here are some of the expectant mom’s funniest and most outrageous quotes:

On finding out she was pregnant: "We were goin’ to have an all-day drinking binge. Gonna ride our bikes, hang out . . . do naughty things. But I started feeling this overwhelming guilt."

On her big baby: "There is only one; there is only one girl. But I did get knocked up by a baller . . . That’s what I get, he’s, like, six feet, four inches."

On her food cravings: "This week, it’s peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, toasted. And then, I’ll put some salt on my hand like I’m taking a tequila shot and then take a bite of the sandwich."

On her dessert cravings: "They’re called Slutty Brownies. They are a layer of cookie dough, a layer of Oreo cookies, and a layer of brownie dough, and then you bake it together. It’s amazing.” Why are they called Slutty Brownies? “I don’t know. I guess a lot goes into them?"

On her pregnant sex life: "I am definitely ‘feeling intimate.’ I’m kind of unstoppable right now. The Big O is, like, the biggest O ever!"

On her new nickname: "I came up with it because I was sweating my butt off and I just started calling myself ‘Swamp Ass.’ Like, I have swamp ass right now. I have major swamp ass because I was wearing these Spanx to hold in my gut . . . I’m wearing these Spanx, and we’re under these hot lights . . . It’s very humid in there."

On her water breaking: "I feel like I have a bowling ball sitting on my hoo-ha! Apparently I have a lot of amniotic fluid, so whenever my water breaks, it will be like a fire hydrant!"

I love it! I definitely would’ve drawn the line at the Swamp Ass story, but to each her own. Just imagine the tales she’ll be telling when her daughter finally gets here and she’s knee-deep in diaper blowouts!

What do you think of Jessica’s pregnancy quotes: TMI or hilarious?

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The easiest baby gifts you can make
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