I didn't discover the Reese's peanut butter cup until high school. And I didn't like them until college. This is the sad truth. Somewhere in the first few weeks of my pregnancy with my son, I began to CRAVE peanut butter cups. I thought about them too much. And being a fan of homemade versions, I scoured the internet for DIY Reese's peanut butter cup recipes. Some people make perfect replicas, and really quite impressive to look at. Mine is not fancy--but it is addictive. ... and delicious. They also taste good at room temperature, frozen, and refrigerated. It doesn't matter. Every bite is pure bliss. The list of ingredients for my version of a Reese's peanut butter cup are simple: peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, graham crackers, and chocolate. Nothing complicated. Plus, I happened to have all the ingredients on hand in bulk because of a failed attempt at a family getaway last weekend. You see, this past weekend my husband subjected me to something awful: staying in a one … [Read more...]
Jif Peanut Butter Goodness, and a Most Creative Sandwich Contest
Disclosure: “I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for Jif. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating, however all opinions are my own.” Peanut butter is a must in our home. We love to dip pretzels in it, make peanut butter and fruit sandwiches, cookies, sauces... you name it. I utilize its fabulousness for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks! I have even been known to eat it straight out of the jar! And, this choosy mom, chooses Jif Natural Peanut Butter Spread! YUM! Right now, Jif is running a "Most Creative Sandwich" contest! They are challenging families across the US to get creative with sandwich making, and include just 2 tablespoons of their favorite Jif product! Parents with kids ages 6-12 can submit their creations for a chance to win $25,000 towards college AND a trip to New York City!! Check out one of last year's finalists: Head over to the Jif site now, to read more about the contest, and enter for a … [Read more...]
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