Comments on: Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

By: Gillian

Gillian — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:40:56 +0000

Gaga and Alyssa: Thanks for reading! I hope you like them. It would be hard not to, unless you’re trying to reduce your fat intake or something.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:08:56 +0000

I make PB&J bars, though the recipe is different. They’re actually one of my absolute favorite bar cookies, even though I really don’t like PB&J sandwiches (heresy, I know). I’ve already added these to my ‘try soon’ list. They look fantastic!

By: gaga

gaga — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:45:15 +0000

How fantastic! It’s even better than the childhood classic. Yum!

By: hungry dog

hungry dog — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:53:51 +0000

Just sent a little blog love your way over at the Hungry Dog…

By: sari

sari — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:56:30 +0000

HI Gillian,
I LOVE reading your blog, and I am sending it off to many others who will enjoy it too. I do have to admit I have yet to actually MAKE something from it- but I will!
I have the ‘ditty’ Peanut butter jelly time on CD and would be happy to share it with you. Now I too can’t help hearing that song in my head any time PB and J is mentioned.
Hope to see you soon!
Sari

By: Gillian

Gillian — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:25:30 +0000

Thanks, Sarah! It was you, in fact, who introduced me to the wonders of the PB&J bar. I probably would’ve overlooked that recipe were it not for your sweet-treat delivery, which left me dropping crumbs all over my porch and mumbling oh-my-god-these-are-so-delicious through my unflatteringly full mouth.

By: sarah

sarah — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:18:42 +0000

I have made these before and you are right, they are insanely, who-gives-a-rip-that-my-pants-now-don’t-fit good. They are the kind of thing that unleash some kind of primal selfishness, as if to give even one away will threaten one’s survival. And as with most of my favorite treats (salted caramels, chocolate bark with salted nuts, etc), they walk a potentially dangerous but breathtakingly graceful walk on the sweet-salt tightrope. Great post, Gillian. Cook and write more!

By: Gillian

Gillian — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:47:05 +0000

Thanks, Christina. The “plate” is a demitasse saucer. My dessert looked a little lonely on a bigger plate. And Hungry Dog, I’m with you. I never count calories. But my pants are getting tight.

By: hungry dog

hungry dog — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:25:51 +0000

That’s a funny post. I agree, some (most) recipes you just can’t bother with the calories or fat…it takes all the fun out. Just make it and enjoy it! these sound and look awesome.

By: christina

christina — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:51:47 +0000

Great read! Everyone has a soft spot for the old peanut butter and jelly sandwich, though every now and again it needs to be transformed, and this certainly is. Perfect plate choice!