Growing up, my household had a strict peanut butter and jelly tradition. Our sandwiches, crafted on either white or whole wheat bread, were always cut into neat quarters. Each jar had its own utensil to keep the peanut butter and jelly separate, and occasionally, we would even trim the crusts. It was a methodical, timeless approach to a beloved classic.
Flash forward to when I was about ten or eleven, I visited my friend Mia during lunch. We excitedly searched her kitchen for the best snack options. “I really want a PB&J sandwich,” I declared. She brought out the peanut butter and jelly but opened the bread box to find it empty. “I think we have hot dog buns,” she suggested. My response was a dramatic recoil. Hot dog buns? Gross! “Mia, those are for hot dogs,” I protested. She countered, “They’re still bread, just shaped differently. I’m not saying to put a hot dog in your PB&J!” But I remained unconvinced. After all, this was the girl who mixed her action figures with her dolls and used Legos as furniture in her playhouse. That kind of mixing just felt wrong. I turned down her offer, and she happily made herself a sandwich, all while I sat there, hungry and counting the minutes until dinner.
Fast forward to today. A few months ago, I found myself out of bread for my son Ben’s daily peanut butter and jelly fix. Desperate for a solution, I recalled that childhood experience and offered him a PB&J on a hot dog roll. To my surprise, he exclaimed, “A hot dog sandwich? Awesome!” and devoured it within moments. Since that day, I’ve been making his sandwiches primarily on hot dog buns. It’s a mess-free option, with no jelly drips to clean up, and it’s quicker since there’s no need to assemble and cut them. Plus, it’s just plain fun! I can’t help but wonder what other culinary delights I’ve overlooked by sticking to traditional ways.
Of course, I still firmly believe in my rules about playtime – mixing characters is a definite no-no.
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In summary, the peanut butter and jelly experience has evolved from a rigid tradition to a more playful and innovative approach. Sometimes, stepping outside of our comfort zones can lead to delightful surprises!