If there is a single sandwich associated with childhood and school lunches in the U.S.A, it has to be the PB&J.
Sweet and salty, inexpensive, easy to make (maybe the first sandwich many kids make for themselves?), peanut butter and jelly is as close to iconic as a sandwich can get.
It’s been 125 years since the first known written recipe, and the PB&J concept is still going strong. In its simplest form, it’s a lunchbox staple, but it’s also a jumping-off point for creative takes in eateries from delis to high-end restaurants.
It’s nothing if not versatile: When peanut allergies led to school bans, alternative nut butters like almond and seed…
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