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The 411 - The 90 Day Experiment

After reading Hungry for a Month, I decided that I would embark on a 90-day social experiment. In which I only spend $30/month on food. The only exception will be things that are freely available to the average person (salt taken from restaurants, ketchup packets from McDonald's, potluck dinners, etc). Buying in advance is fine, but at the end of the month, it all has to add up to $30 or less. I may continue this extreme budget, after the experiment is over. However, I will see how well I did and how much healthier I am come April 6, 2007, when this experiment officially ends.

NOTE: This blog is organized according to date, which means you’ll see the last day of this thing before the first. It might make more sense if you start from the beginning: January 6, 2007. - Which can be done by gooing to the archive section in the sidebar.

Thursday, March 1, 2007

National Peanut Butter Lovers Day

I didn't eat much yesterday, because I felt like crap with this cold. I have been downing a lot of zicam through out the day and a night time medicine when I go to bed. I feel a lot better this morning, and I ate a couple of scrambled eggs.
However, I see today is National Peanut Butter Lovers Day, so I guess I am going to have to eat some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches today. However, I just learned National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day isn't until April 2.


Today is a sticky day. National Peanut Butter Lover's Day salutes America's favorite sandwich spread. What kid didn't grow up loving a PB&J sandwich? It's a staple in our house.

Smooth Peanut Butter is by far the most popular. Crunchy peanut butter is also on the market, and is enjoyed by many. Peanut Butter is not limited to a Peanut Butter and Jelly (PB&J) sandwich. It's popular on crackers, celery and other "peanut butter" holders. It is also used in recipes for cookies and snacks. And, don't forget peanut butter candies, too!

Did you Know? Peanut Butter is 90% or more peanuts. While it has no artificial preservatives, an opened jar is stored on a shelf at room temperature.

Celebrate today with a little (or a lot) of Peanut Butter. If you can, make your own Peanut Butter. Its a fun project that the kids will enjoy doing with you

http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/March/pbloversday.htm


Peanut Butter is America's favorite sandwich spread. What kid didn't grow up with PB&J sandwiches as a staple for lunch? There's a huge range of uses in recipes and snacks.

Its easy to make your own Peanut Butter. Here's how....

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups roasted shelled, unsalted peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional for low salt diets)

    Preparation Directions:

  • Place peanuts, oil, and salt into a blender or food processor.
  • Blend well, until desired texture is reached.
  • Place peanut butter in airtight container.
  • For crunchy peanut butter, add 1/4 cup of peanuts and blend again, but, for just a short burst or two.
  • The oil can separate from the peanuts during storage. Simply stir and serve.

    If you knew it was this easy, you'd probably have made you own Peanut Butter years ago.

    • Posted by Kevin Surbaugh at 7:43 AM

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