The Pie Whisperer

Today is National Peanut Butter day in the US. I would imagine it’s celebrated in Canada, too, but I’m not sure; I didn’t see any “To a special friend on a special day, you’re the jelly in my PB&J” cards at Hallmark, so I’m not a hundred percent. Regardless, National Peanut Butter day is a holiday I can get on board with ‘cause I love me some peanut butter. I’ve become a bit of a snob when it comes to smooth peanut butter, too.

About a year and a half ago I picked up a jar (are they still called jars when they’re made of plastic?) of Kraft Extra Creamy peanut butter and it was a watershed moment in my life. (Yes, I know it’s sad that a new type of peanut butter would have such significance on my life.) It’s a little lighter and and so much smoother than regular Kraft creamy peanut butter that I can’t even bring myself to eat ‘regular’ smooth peanut butter anymore. I’ve tried. Couldn’t do it. Ended up throwing out the jar.

I don’t know how long Kraft Extra Creamy peanut butter has been on the market, but I fear the day I go to the grocery store and find out it’s been discontinued. I’ve seen many a style of peanut butter come and go (honey roasted crunchy peanut butter, you left the world too soon!) but I don’t know if I could stomach a world without an extra creamy peanut butter.