It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!

I have been watching Bobby Flay's new show on NBC called "America's Next Great Restaurant" and it makes my mouth water every time!! Contestants are pitching their creative restaurant ideas in hopes of winning the grand prize of opening three of their very own eateries in LA, Minneapolis, & NYC. One of my favorite ideas is called "MeltWorks"....a gourmet grilled cheese shop with endless grilled & gooey possibilities. What a wonderful idea!

It made me think of a restaurant that's already in New York based on a childhood favorite of mine--PB & Jelly sandwiches! It's called "Peanut Butter & Co." and they've created dozens of sandwiches, desserts, & drinks based around their eight homemade flavors of peanut butter! Such flavors include Cinnamon Raisin Swirl, Mighty Maple, & White Chocolate Wonderful. I have not had the chance to visit the shop, but how delicious does a "Fluffernutter" sound?! Yes, a peanut butter and Nutella sandwich...I want one now!! YUMMY! I asked for their cookbook several years ago and it is filled with milkshakes, muffins, and more that will satisfy any PB craving! Such a fun concept. You can purchase individual jars of PB at grocery stores like Harris Teeter, Whole Foods, & EarthFare. Check out Peanut Butter & Co.'s website @ ILovePeanutButter.com. to find recipes, shop online, or browse the menu!


A cute painting of their main shop in NYC