I chose to bring a peanut butter and jelly sandwich because it was free in the den. When I went to the den I was surprised to see that there was a table full of fruit and nut spreads. The bread was actually exceptionally moist considering it was free. I also put a large amount of raspberry jam. The jam was in a squeeze bottle to make it easy to apply.
As a kid peanut butter and jelly was the standard lunch I would bring whenever I needed a sack lunch. Not because I particularly enjoyed the snack, but because it was convenient, fast, and loaded with carbs and fiber to fill me up for the day.
As a kid peanut butter and jelly was the standard lunch I would bring whenever I needed a sack lunch. Not because I particularly enjoyed the snack, but because it was convenient, fast, and loaded with carbs and fiber to fill me up for the day.
The usuall pb+j sandwich usually consisted of two thick slices of home-made bread, a conservative amount of strawberry or peach preserves, and peanut or almond butter distributed throughout the snack. Occasionally, when we really got a treat, my siblings and I would be able to make a sandwich with chocolate hazelnut spread. The smooth, sweet, chocolate taste made it second only to ice cream. Another novelty was when we got to make the snack with white bread. Looking back I have no idea why I thought white was better than homemade bread. Today I would choose my mom's bread over any other type of bread, but I guess it was probably because I hardly ever got to eat white bread. 
As time went on I began to enjoy the pb+j sandwich more. It has a simple taste with unlimited possibility's. Sometimes I slice a banana or two and substitute them for the jam. I think the flavor and texture of bananas contrast well with the nutty, chunky flavor of the peanut butter. The bread doesn't just have to act as a canvas for the inner ingredients, but more as a decorative rapping to enhance the whole package. Sometimes when I'm in a minimalistic mood I'll make one with a tortilla. Other times I'll use raisin bread or french bread just to add another dimension to the taste.
As time went on I began to enjoy the pb+j sandwich more. It has a simple taste with unlimited possibility's. Sometimes I slice a banana or two and substitute them for the jam. I think the flavor and texture of bananas contrast well with the nutty, chunky flavor of the peanut butter. The bread doesn't just have to act as a canvas for the inner ingredients, but more as a decorative rapping to enhance the whole package. Sometimes when I'm in a minimalistic mood I'll make one with a tortilla. Other times I'll use raisin bread or french bread just to add another dimension to the taste.
Don't forget the protein that goes with all the sugar/carbs/fiber business! A Nutella sandwich should be called dessert, not snack or lunch (I think I need a Nutella fix now).
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