The Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich: An Authoritative Work

By Joshua Rubin

White or whole wheat, creamy or crunchy, grape jelly or strawberry jam-no matter how you slice it, nothing evokes the classic comfort and appeal of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Whether it's packed in a brown paper bag or a superhero lunchbox with a note from mom, the PB&J is as vital a part of our American culture and values as baseball and apple pie. And no matter what the bologna-peddlers might want you to think, there's no end in sight for this timeless culinary delight. So you're probably thinking...why hasn't there been an authoritative work to dissect a subject of such great importance? One written by the world's foremost self-proclaimed expert on said subject, Joshua Rubin? And you would be right to question its absence-until now, that is. "The Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich: An Authoritative Work" is here to answer every question you never knew you had about the humble PB&J, from the history of its vital ingredients, to variations on its classic form, to timelines of important events. This masterpiece of food-related academia is a must-read for sandwich enthusiasts everywhere, and offers a fitting tribute to one of America's most recognizable and accessible dishes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1500889490
• ISBN13: 9781500889494
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"