What a Genius Eats and PB Loco Review!
Here’s the lunch I packed to take to work Friday…
Nalgene of green monster, Cranberry Lime Polar Seltzer water, Split Pea soup from TJ's, and a slice of zeke bread with PB Loco Sumatra Cinnamon and Raisin Peanut Butter
Notice anything missing? Like… a canopener? I was so proud of myself for planning ahead and saving myself spending NINE DOLLARS on, like, a cup of vegetables over in Burlington. I assumed there would be a can opener in the office kitchen, but it is evidently true what they say about assuming things. Except I didn’t make an ass out of you or me, I just was hungry and couldn’t eat all my lunch. So I googled around for about 45 minutes (yeah, I know, I’m productive) trying to find a vegetarian joint nearby. I gave up, waded through traffic to Whole Foods (seriously, can we put some left turn lights on Cambridge Street through Burlington into Woburn? That area is a mess) and bought THEIR vegan split pea soup from their hot bar. When I wants the peas, I wants the peas. It was a little over $5, which would have bought my 2.5 cans of my stuff from Trader’s. Oh well.
About PB Loco’s Raisin and Cinnamon PB:
Hello Peanut Butter Addiction!
When I opened this jar, I grabbed myself a spoon and sampled a nice big gob. Immediately, I was disappointed because there was a weird, chemical-y aftertaste. Almost like a pesticide. I couldn’t quite place the aftertaste, but Husband tried it and agreed that he could taste something. He wondered if it was the alcohol-free vanilla they use. Maybe. I was super bummed because I had high hopes for this PB — cinnamon and raisins are things I add in anyway, so all in one jar saved me a lot of steps!
I thought this would just languish in my fridge, but I find myself drawn to it more and more and the pesticide taste is less and less noticeable to me. Maybe I’m used to it? Maybe I needed to stir it better? It did arrive on a hot day and was liquid, so maybe one of the flavors was just very concentrated at the top?
Anyway, I still can’t say I LOVE this PB and will buy it always. The highest review I can give it is “It grows on you,” and honestly? For $7 PB (not including shipping)? It darn well better rock my socks off.
Peace (and peanut butter!)
-E.