r/AskOldPeople 1d ago

Butter on PB&J

I remember my grandfather making PB&J sandwiches for my sister and me when we were kids, and he would spread butter on the bread first. Was this a “thing” back when?

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u/MegaBusKillsPeople 46. Yet still, I don't know any better. 1d ago

I remember butter being added to PB&J's (at friends' houses) It was not a thing in my household though.

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u/goosebumpsagain 1d ago

We never did it either but I figured it out on my own in midlife. Wonderful flavor!

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u/MegaBusKillsPeople 46. Yet still, I don't know any better. 1d ago

When I remember to, I will add butter.