Celebrate Peanut Butter & Jelly Day: Do you remember the delightful taste of peanut butter spread smoothly over bread, paired perfectly with the sweet burst of jelly? That comforting combination has been a staple in lunchboxes and kitchens across the country for generations. April 2nd is officially National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day, and we at the Alachua County Library District are excited to celebrate this delicious duo with you!
The History of Peanut Butter & Jelly: The beloved peanut butter and jelly sandwich has an interesting history. It’s believed that the combination became popular during World War II when American soldiers were provided with peanut butter, jelly, and bread as part of their rations. The ease of making this simple meal caught on quickly, and soon it became a favorite in households across America.
Did You Know:
- The average American will have eaten approximately 1,500 PB&J sandwiches by the time they graduate high school?
- In 2010, a record was set in Texas for the largest peanut butter and jelly sandwich, weighing in at 1,342 pounds! Guinness World Record officials were on hand to commemorate the occasion.
- Around three percent of children are allergic to peanuts.
How to Make a Peanut Butter Sandwich in 17 Easy Steps
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It's lunch time and all of the animals are hungry. In fact, you're feeling hungry too, and you know exactly what to make. Delicious peanut butter sandwiches for everyone. You start by checking your recipe-- and who knew that making a peanut butter sandwich could be so complicated?! You gather the critters and a few necessary items (the peanuts and bread of course, and you can't forget the accordion and wooden clogs!), and then you get started! Kids will laugh out loud as they puzzle out the many steps necessary to the making of this favorite sandwich.