The Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich: An Authoritative Work

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.