National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
April 2nd isNational Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Whoa, hold on sec - National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day?! What in the world is that? Well, in a country that celebratesholidayslike National Mustard Day, National Pancake Day, National Milk Chocolate Day, National Peanut Day, and National Peanut Butter Lover's Day (yup, there's a difference), is it really that big of a surprise?
Although the name "National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day" is pretty self-explanatory, there is a lot about this holiday that many people don't know. The whole tradition of putting together peanut butter and jelly to make a delicious sweet and salty sandwich was actually started during World War II, by none other than the American soldiers. They were the first people to make the a good ol' peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and when the war was over and the soldiers returned home, they passed on their newfound knowledge. In no time at all, the entire nation was into the whole PB&J craze, and it became an American classic. And, everyone knows that when America falls in love with something, there has to be a day dedicated to it.
Even though the first people to create peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were adults, most people nowadays remember peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as the beloved lunch of their childhood. However, while it true that the majority of the consumers of peanut butter and jelly are children (the average American kid eats about 1,500 PB&J sandwiches by the time they are 18 years old!), who says you can't enjoy one when you're older? If you haven't had this awesome sandwich in a long time, then use thisNational Peanut Butter and Jelly Dayto change that!
Try making the traditional PB&J with two tablespoons peanut butter and one tablespoon jelly on two slices of white or wheat bread, or change things up a bit! You can grill your sandwich, make a triple decker, or add in syrup, raisins, or sliced banans or apples to your peanut butter. You can make PB&J rolls on tortillas or pita bread, or fill pastry sheets with peanut butter and jelly to make a delicious treat. If you're feeling particularly creative, try making your own peanut butter. You can make smooth, crunchy, roasted, or even honey roasted peanut butter.
Whether you're a kid, teen, adult, or senior, it's never too late to enjoy a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Make the most of this National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, and don't forget to share the PB&J love with your family and friends!
