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What Would You Do with a Case of Peanut Butter?

By Paige Brady, March 5, 2010  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Paige Brady
cookie_pbcc Congrats to Charlie G, our randomly selected winner for the case of peanut butter giveaway! Here's a confession: My brother ate nothing but peanut butter (on bread) for an entire year. He was a little kid and my mom obviously wasn't taking control of his diet! He wanted peanut butter and she let him have it. Of course there are all kinds of things wrong with that and, luckily, he's outgrown the obsession. He still loves peanut butter and (in moderation) there's everything right about that! So, what would you do with a case of peanut butter? Read on for a chance to win one! It doesn't matter how you like it-smooth, crunchy, unsweetened or no salt added-we've got you covered with our 365 Everyday Value® Organic Peanut Butter at $3.49 for 18oz. And guess what? Our March/April issue of The Whole Deal has a $1.00 off coupon. Print the online coupon or pick up the value guide with coupons in our stores. Now that's a tasty deal. Do you think that peanut butter is kind of all the same? We don't. In our experience, the peanuts that go into that jar make a big, flavorful difference, and organic makes even more of a difference. That's why we require the best-tasting organic peanuts for the peanut butter that wears our name. The organic Spanish peanuts used in our 365 Everyday Value Organic Peanut Butter are grown by several family farmers in West Texas, like the Bingham Family. Organic-PeanutCliff Bingham is a 4th generation farmer. His wife, five sons, six daughters, son-in-law and granddaughter - along with the grandparents - are involved in the family farming business. Bingham Family Vineyards and Farm not only grows peanuts, they grow wine grapes for Texas wineries and organic row crops like cotton, wheat, rye, black-eyed peas, blue corn, sesame and garbanzo beans. When they aren't farming, the Bingham family is big into playing music - many of the kids play multiple instruments and perform with the Lubbock Youth Symphony Orchestra. The family enjoys playing a variety of music including classical, country, gospel, fiddle and wedding songs! With all those active kids, I bet that family eats a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. But aside from PB&J, there are many delicious, grown-up and fun, not-so-grown-up ways to eat peanut butter. Here are a few of our favorites: lettucewrapschilinoodlesApple Sandwiches with Granola and Peanut Butter Lettuce Wraps with Chile Peanut Noodles Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Curry Coconut Peanut Sauce Peanutty Udon Noodle and Tofu Salad PB & J Pancakes So, how do you enjoy peanut butter? Let us know in the comments by March 12th (edit: extended to March 16th since you all LOVE peanut butter so much!) and you’ll be entered to win a case of 365 Everyday Value® Organic Peanut Butter! And, by the way, my brother is NOT eligible to win.
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Janice says ...
gluten free PB cookies with oatmeal and choco chips for the entire neighborhood!!
03/05/2010 10:47:41 AM CST
Crystal says ...
I absoluely love peanut nut butter (and all other nut butters) and try to eat almost every day. Most of the time I simply pair peanut butter with an apple, banana, celery, or carrot. I like to mix it in my oatmeal, pancakes, and cookies.
03/05/2010 10:49:49 AM CST
Charlene Helms says ...
What would I do with a case of peanut butter? Well there is a Backpack food program in an elementary school here. Food is sent home on Fridays in a backpack so that the children are eating. this elementary school was noticing that on Mondays alot of the children were eating 2-3 breakfasts. They had eaten very little if not at all the entire weekend. This school is populated by children living in the government housing projects here. There is a huge prescription drug problem here and many of these parents are selling their foodstamps for drugs. So, I would donate the entire case to this program because peanut butter is a nutritious food that kids love and its very hard to get donated.
03/05/2010 10:49:50 AM CST
Len Zen says ...
I slather it all over my face including lips, let set for 1 hour (licking around lips should be avoided until the hour is up, then lick away!!) If using smooth, I just rinse off with warm water. If using chunky, I massage my face a bit before rinsing off with warm water. I do this once a week for amazing skin!
03/05/2010 10:50:26 AM CST
Missy says ...
I love peanut butter. I eat it every morning on toast with honey. I smooth it on pancakes, waffles, bagels and more. I go through a lot of peanut butter!
03/05/2010 10:51:52 AM CST
kayli says ...
one of my favorite breakfasts come from Powerhouse Cafe in Winter Park, Florida. i always get their "powerhouse fuel." this wonderful breakfast sandwich consists of a pita lined with creamy peanut butter, filled with ripe bananas and strawberries, drizzled with smooth and sweet honey, and sprinkled with some crunchy granola. Mmmm, the flavors and textures are fabulous! the creamy peanut butter ties it all together!
03/05/2010 10:52:57 AM CST
Paula Johnson says ...
With remodeling going on at our house right now, we are eating a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but we also like to make peanut butter cookies and peanut butter dog treats. I've tried putting peanut butter in smoothies for more protein, but the kids did not go for it.
03/05/2010 10:53:40 AM CST
Eugenie Wu says ...
I love peanut butter as part of sauce with soy sauce on noodles or broccoli.
03/05/2010 10:54:24 AM CST
Heather says ...
I stir it into my oatmeal, with cinnamon, honey, and a sliced banana.
03/05/2010 10:54:40 AM CST
Susan says ...
Oh, gracious...a whole year of peanut butter would make my son SO HAPPY! He's a peanut butter and jelly kid...every single day for lunch. We're military and before the son, we used to move a jar of peanut butter 1-2 times before buying more. Now...easily a jar a month!
03/05/2010 10:54:45 AM CST
Frank Carson says ...
If I had a case of peanut butter, I'd open the first jar and have it on a slice of whole wheat bread. The next jar would be spread an a toasted croissant with strawberry preserves. The next jar would be eaten all by itself on a spoon. And on it would go. A case would go far, but likely quite fast.
03/05/2010 10:55:36 AM CST
Ricardo says ...
I would throw an awesome PB&J Party!
03/05/2010 10:55:55 AM CST
Steven Call says ...
Peanut butter rocks! I use it almost daily. Since Ive been watching my calories (I've lost 65 pounds over the last 9 months Diet & Cycling),I use it as a filler when I want a snack or I have extra calories to use up! I just grab a tablespoon (80cal+-) and eat it plain while watching a movie or tv. Its awesome! Its great for you too. Good protein and good for you fat! What more can you ask for? If Im not eating PB, Im eating a handful of peanuts.:) If I was to win a case, I'd use it in assisting my next 20 lb loss by eating it all! Probably make a few PB Cookies for the kids and family too :)
03/05/2010 10:57:25 AM CST
Jessa says ...
Peanut butter and jam cookies! I have a great recipe for peanut butter thumbprints that you fill with jam. Its a great version of the pbandj. With a case of peanut butter I would make a batch for all my friends. And I have to say - I think my boyfriend may be related to your brother... he loves the whole foods peanut butter so much that we have to buy a ton every week - its his first snack every morning and he usually ends the day with a bowl of peanut butter and some chocolate chips. A case would go a long way towards satisfying his peanut butter obsession!
03/05/2010 10:58:09 AM CST
Jenn Sutherland says ...
What wouldn't I do with a case of PB? Homemade PB cups, gluten-free oatmeal PB cookies with chocolate chips, African peanut stew, Massamun Curry, PB granola bars, dairy-free PB ice cream with cocolate covered peanuts, spoon it into steel cut oats. The possibilities are nearly endless. A case of my favorite PB...wow - that would be some good eating!
03/05/2010 10:58:49 AM CST
Sarah G says ...
We love Peanut Butter, Apple Butter, & Banana Sandwiches...and, of course, peanut butter cookies! :)
03/05/2010 10:59:24 AM CST
Cherie Unsworth says ...
My favorite is in the morning, peanut butter on an english muffin drizzled with some honey and sometimes slices of banana or apples..... a great way to start the day!
03/05/2010 11:00:45 AM CST
deedee says ...
what would you do with a case of peanut butter? answer: the same thing I always do -- eat it right out of the jar using a tablespoon, if nearby; otherwise, use my fingers to scoop it out. (a case or a jar would be eaten the same way).
03/05/2010 11:01:08 AM CST
Tina says ...
I love love love Peanut butter! I eat it everyday on rice cakes, apples, bananas, on graham crackers and just about anything you can think of! I even mix it with cottage cheese. I cook Thai food and cookies with it! So you see if I had a case of peanut butter, I would make sure it was put to good use......so please let me win the PEANUT BUTTER!!! If I was stranded on a dessert island and I could take only one food - you guessed it - peanut butter!
03/05/2010 11:01:53 AM CST
eddie sutton says ...
Must say I love love love peanut butter! Here's a treat from my childhood - mom would make us sandwiches with a spread that included peanut butter, shredded carrots and raisins all mixed together with a teensy bit of mayo. When this was chilled and spread on the bread it kept us kids going 'til after sundown.
03/05/2010 11:04:26 AM CST
Marisa says ...
peanut butter balls! mix honey, peanut butter, chocolate chips into a ball. roll in coconut flakes. put on plastic wrap and refrigerate. yummy!!
03/05/2010 11:05:31 AM CST
Rob Devereux says ...
Eat it on bananas and most importantly with a spoon out of the jar.
03/05/2010 11:07:05 AM CST
Emily C says ...
My daughter is a very picky eater and underweight. The one thing she never says no to is peanut butter - she eats it by the spoonful like a popsicle! I don't let her eat it all day every day, but it helps give her the protein and fat she needs and being able to giver her 365 Organic would just be fantastic!
03/05/2010 11:07:09 AM CST
Cathy says ...
PB Sauce on noodles + vegggies, PB on toast, PB cookies, PB/chocolate...
03/05/2010 11:07:10 AM CST
gretchen says ...
i would make lots of dan-dan noodles, (cold sesame/peanut noodles). also lots of peanut butter oatmeal cookies and i would also make peanut butter banana sandwiches with honey. oh and i haven't made north african chicken stew in ages. donating it to a local charity would be great too, they always request peanut butter.
03/05/2010 11:07:22 AM CST

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