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Who Loves Peanut Butter?!

‘Twas a productive morning here in the Carolinas. I didn’t get it all done, but I feel more organized now.

I broke for lunch at 1:30 and knew that Sweet Potato Bread and Kelsey’s Pimento Cheese would be on the menu!

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Sooooo good –

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Plus I made a batch of kale chips. Not sure why it took me so long to realize it’s easier to put the ketchup right on them then dip. They are so crumbly sometimes that dipping is more like licking ketchup off my fingers! Matt started doing it this way, and it works very well –

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I’ve been getting a bag of kale every week and when I make my first batch I go ahead and trim, wash and spin-dry it all and put it in a bag with some paper towels to throw into recipes or make chips on a whim.

More on kale from the NY Times: Kale: The Winter Green

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Lastly I had a Strawberry Chobani with more strawberries (we got a huuuuge thing from Costco) and some TJ’s high fiber worms –

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My daffodils are holding up nicely! The ones outside are not.

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I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER!

I’ve got 3 MaraNatha coupons to giveaway to a few lucky readers. Enter to win your free jar by leaving a comment by 7:30pm and I”ll announce the winners at dinner!! I’ve had their almond butter before and loved it! Can’t wait to try some others 🙂

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Afternoon agenda:

  • 3-4:45pm: Study Biochem at Dilworth Coffee with Victoria
  • 4:45-5:30: Move to YMCA next door for cardio
  • 5:30-6:30: Sculpt class
  • 6:30-7: Drive home + shower
  • 7: Dinner with THE husband!

Peace out!

Reader Interactions

Comments

  3. Katie says

    I’d love to try one of their products! I eat PB at least twice a day so it’d be awesome to add some variety to my stock!

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  4. Justy2003 says

    That sweet potato bread looks amazing!
    I love peanut butter! And I’ve still never tried almond butter, so maybe if I win I’ll get that instead!

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  6. Meredith Jane says

    I absolutely ADORE MaraNatha peanut butter. It’s the perfect consistency and has the best balance of flavors!

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  9. JENNA says

    I have never tried their almond butter, but have been wanting to!!! 🙂

    your lunch looks filling and delicious…those strawberries look so sweet!

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  10. Kati says

    Ahhhh, I have so been wanting to try this brand but haven’t because of the price- over 2x the cost of beloved pb! Would love a FREE coupon!

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  11. Liz says

    I’ve been experimenting with different kinds of natural PBs–so far I’ve liked them all, but haven’t yet found the one I love. Maybe this will be my chance?!

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  13. Audrey says

    oooh i’ve been wanting to try it..but i cant bring myself to spend the $14.99 a jar it is at my grocery store! thanks for the giveaway!

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  19. Sarah says

    I don’t think I could LIVE without peanut butter, haha. I’ve had their almond butter before too and loved it, so trying their PB would be awesome! Thanks for the contest Kath 🙂

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  21. Paige says

    Just the other day, I asked my husband what would be the one food that he could not live without…Mine was peanut butter…I love it!!!

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  23. Royal says

    Golly gee i sure would love to win! on the kale chips note I am definitely going to have to get myself to the store and give this a whirl I am stoked!

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  24. jen says

    i finally started putting a spoonful of peanut butter in my oatmeal, after watching you do it for months, and it is SO good! i would love to try it with this peanut butter!

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  26. Heather R. says

    My whole family, my sons especially, LOVES peanut butter! We’d love to win a coupon for a free jar! Thanks Kath!

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  32. Sara says

    I’ve actually never tried almond butter, so this would be a good opportunity to do so (I’ve seen this brand in our local co-op). Thanks!

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  33. Jeannie says

    I keep meaning to get some almond butter but can’t justify it until I’m out of peanut butter (of which I have tons!) This would be awesome so I could get some! I wonder what stores carry it… hmmm. Thanks!!

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  35. Ryane says

    I am finally almost done with my Barney Butter…. whiiiich I found to be too dry for my taste. I think MaraNatha’s more up my alley!

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  36. jen says

    i just realized i need to restock my nut butters! how convenient. 😉

    i just had the best snack – kind of like a tasting course:
    cashew butter
    Trader Joe’s Apple and Cranberry Chutney
    Medjool date
    piece of bakers (yes, bakers, i like extremes) chocolate

    combine or savor separately!

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  38. Jen says

    I love peanut butter (especially in my oatmeal!)

    I think I may have to try making some kale chips…I do have kale in the frig…

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  43. Mandy A says

    That is my FAV brand of almond butter!! 🙂 I almost need a new jar, too! 🙂 This would be great timing!

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  46. Amy says

    Oooh. I love PB too! I’d love too win…especially now that I’m trying to save as much money as possible since i’ll be starting Natural Chef school at the end of the month (yay!)

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  47. Heather says

    Maranatha is one of my favorite peanut butters – yum! I think this post has FINALLY inspired me to make kale chips – I normally save my kale for smoothies or soups.

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  48. leslie says

    i’ve been dying to try their nut butters, but they’re just so expensive!

    i loved the sound of your breakfast today!

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  52. Mallory says

    LOVE Maranatha butter (but it’s soooo expensive!)

    and good idea with the ketchup ON the kale chips… i usually have the same crumbling problem, so i’ll have to try putting it right on top!

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  53. Amanda says

    I would LOVE to try MaraNatha!! I always want to buy it, but decide against it because of the price!

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  58. Emily says

    I haven’t tried maranatha brand nut butter yet, but I have about one more spoonful of barney butter left so this couldn’t come at a more perfect time! 🙂

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  60. amanda says

    I scored a Costco find and bought a huge jar of Maranatha AB for $7. I’m working my way though the jar and will need to restock at some point!

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  65. Crissy says

    oooo YUM. I never buy these b/c it’s too pricey for my grocery list but would love the opportunity to try one out.

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  72. Jolene says

    My one year old son, Ryder, just started eating peanut butter and loves it. He would love to try MaraNatha!

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  77. Kelley says

    YAYY PEANUT BUTTER!!!! Last year I switched from Skippy because it had transfat in it! Now I’m an all-natural girl, so this is great!

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  78. Diana says

    I’d love to try another PB! I’ve got to try those kale chips some time. The marinated kale I got from Home Economist was quite tasty, but I’d like to try a different texture. 🙂

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  79. Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) says

    Me, me…I love peanut butter. 🙂

    Had some kale chips myself at lunch. Definitely better with ketchup added on top!

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  81. Diana says

    I hope these are accepted in Canada. I wanna win! I prepare all my kale when I retrurn from the grocery store too! That way I can quickly throw it in to my smoothie in the morning! Yay for time saving organization!
    Diana

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  82. JLynn says

    I just bought my first jar of this brand of peanut butter this week. It’s great! I’d love to win so I can get some more.

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  83. Sara says

    I love love love nut butters and to win a sample of Martha’s would be fabulous! Thanks for the opportunity!!

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  85. Lacey says

    pick me pick me!! 🙂 i’ve never tried her nut butters… always opt for cheaper versions, but i’d love to…

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  96. Leah says

    I gave up peanut butter for lent and it’s been brutal… I need to get some other nut butters in my house before I crack! I’d love to try the MaraNatha!

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  102. Marianne says

    The pimento cheese looks ooey-gooey good. I usually shy away from pimentos, but I might make an exception to try out that recipe.

    And ketchup on kale chips, eh? I’ve never tried that, I always eat them plain.

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  108. sue says

    the sweet potato bread STILL sound so amazing! and great contest 🙂 i have a jar of their cashew butter and i’d love to try the almond!

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  119. Hannah says

    oh! My housemate just bought some of that peanut butter and it is SO yummy…I’d love to have a jar of my own!

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  121. Jennifer says

    My God, please let me have this coupon. I just ran out of PB yesterday and I have nanners in the fridge and am at a loss of what to do.

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  122. Alexa says

    Love your blog, I don’t think I will ever eat oatmeal without wheatberries again!

    Please enter me in your pb contest! Thanks!

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  123. Cyclist Kate says

    Maranatha is the BEST peanut butter! It seriously kicks the pants off of every other nut butter I’ve ever tried…and I’ve tried lots!

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  127. Ashley says

    I adore peanut butter and want to win please!

    Also, I’ve never had kale and am now eager to snag a bag…thanks for the inspiration

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  128. Katie says

    What timing! I just finished both jars of nut butters in my fridge yesterday! I am in serious need over here!

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  129. Ruth (Plentiful Plants) says

    I love peanut butter too! I actually just bought a jar of their organic creamy peanut butter for the first time, and it is AMAZING!

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  143. Kaneil, Balance is Best says

    I’ve always wanted to try the MaraNatha, but settle for 365 brand….it’s much cheaper. BUT, I would love to try the best!!

    Thanks, Kath!

    Kaneil, balanceisbest

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  148. brandi says

    Hope the rest of your day goes well!

    I love Maranatha butter – it’s the only brand of almond butter I can get around here!

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  155. Kristie Lynn says

    Oh how I would love to try some of their almond butter… it has always looked good, but way out of my price range!

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  157. jen says

    Oh, I’d love to try some of that PB. I love a little nut butter spread on my homemade toasted Oatmeal Wheat Bread for breakfast topped with sliced banana and a drizzle of honey.

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  161. Hallie says

    Thanks for the giveaway contest!

    I really want a salad spinner….but I buy too many kitchen gadgets as it is… 🙂

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  166. Stephanie says

    In this economic climate, those coupons are as good as gold 😉 Yay for PB.

    And, I’m sorry you had to deal with such a late season snow… the midwest FINALLY escaped one!!

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  167. Mara @ What's For Dinner? says

    Maranatha nut butters make me happy. One reason is because they’re good. Another is because the name has my name in it!

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  173. Krista says

    i’ve never tried the maranatha brand before! 🙂 how exciting!

    yay for contests and for coming out of ‘lurker’ status!

    love your blog, i’ve been reading for awhile now!

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  175. seelee live (for the love of peanut butter) says

    oh i love peanut butter so much, it’s my blog name. i made a promise to myself never to go a day without it again.

    I hope I get lucky!

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  189. Ashley says

    PB…MMmmmmMmmMMmmmmmMMMm

    You have been using Kale so much recently so I think I need to jump on that bandwagon or at least try it!

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  190. Kori says

    Yay! MaraNatha was my go to brand before I started making my own peanut butter at home, but I’ve never been able to duplicate the yumminess of their Almond butter. Sounds like a busy day ahead!

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  191. Erica says

    Hey Kath! Lunch looks fresh and fabulous. Love those flowers too 🙂 I need to get some to cheer up my kitchen. I have been wanting to try this PB! Pick me 🙂

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  195. Katie H says

    Just tried their raw almond butter for the first time, and it has quickly become my favorite brand!

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  196. Kate T. says

    Ooh! I love coupons!! Congrats on the Africa trip – how exciting! Did you make your second surprise announcement too? I don’t think I could’ve missed it since I read all posts pretty much every single day…..

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  197. claire says

    You’ve had a nice long weekend! The pimiento cheese looks wonderful! I love it but have never made it. Free peanut butter…I’m in. 🙂

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  200. AshleyH says

    ILOVE their cashew butter and I am a totally broke college student who would LOVE some more cashew butter or maybe even GASP by a different flavor and have TWO Jars in my apartment!
    LOVE this blog by the way 🙂

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  209. Brittnie says

    Nut butters are my new obsession… thanks to you I know have some type in my morning oats! I would love to try this brand!

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  214. Kayzilla says

    I love me some peanut butter.
    In soviet russia, peanut butter love some of me.
    …..
    oh my.
    Right anyway, some free PB would pretty much rock my world. 😀 nudgenudgewinkwink

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  219. Nancy says

    I don’t know what’s better – Almond Butter or Peanut Butter. How ’bout a scoop of both!!!! hmmmm.

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  224. EatingRD says

    Peanut butter is one of my favorites! I swear I could have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. Love to have peanut butter parties too.

    -Kristen

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  226. Ariel says

    I love peanut butter but I try not to eat too many grains/legumes these days which means no peanut butter 🙁 I also love almond butter, though!

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  231. Melissa P. says

    PB= not so great for the diet because I have trouble stopping myself from eating too much at a time, but I do love it so… 🙂

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  248. Shelby says

    I’d love a coupon! I’ve never tried that brand before but I’m always open to new kinds =)

    Ooo and now you’ve got me craving Kale Chips! I do the same thing with the ketchup…yummy!

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  252. melissa says

    Never tried Maranatha butter before!

    I’ve been eating kale chips since seeing your recipe on your blog. Love’em!

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  253. Jess says

    PEANUT BUTTER!!!!!!!!!!!!

    exclamation points because I just ran out of my peanut butter, but it was because of the most delicious peanut butter and banana sandwich ever.

    and my favorite poem – because who doesn’t love shel silverstein – http://holyjoe.org/poetry/shel5.htm

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  257. Casey says

    Where can I find that pb? The cat video from this morning was hilarious! He must not want to go on a diet! Hahaha 🙂 Get on you tube and search “cat on roomba” it’s pretty funny!

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  258. Janie says

    Oooh, I would LOVE to win a jar of this. I’ve heard great things about their products, but never tried them.

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  259. Meghan Cee says

    I LOVE MaraNatha no stir creamy almond butter. Seriously….so good. I just can’t justify buying any when I currently have 7 open jars of peanut butter! But if I had a coupon……..

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  267. Alison says

    Wouldn’t ya know I JUST scraped the sides of my maranatha ab jar?? (Seriously!) Sign me up for a giveaway baby! 🙂

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  268. Staci says

    oh my, i love MaraNatha almond butter! unfortunately it’s so expensive. a coupon would be marvelous. 🙂

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  277. mel h says

    Ive never tried any almond butter except TJ’s and I’m obsessed, but I’d love to branch out! thanks Kath!
    Mel H

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  285. Lauren says

    I love peanut butter on pretty much everything. I would have added it to the Chobani, cereal and strawberries you had for lunch!

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  294. Jessica says

    I would LOVE one of those coupons!!! College life = broke. Haha and Some good old peanut butter is something that I believe should be added to the basic needs chart of life. haha

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  295. Fancy says

    I have been meaning to try that brand—it looks delicious! I would love to win! Thanks for doing this, Kath! 🙂

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  304. Caroline says

    HI Kath! Your contests sure attract a lot of reader attention. I hope I can be able to try a jar of pb!

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  306. Carrie H says

    I just bought a jar of PB today and wanted MaraNatha … but it was a little too pricey. That coupon would be great!

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  308. Allison says

    If at first you don’t succeed . . . if I keep trying I know I’ll win something eventually. GO FREE STUFF!

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  309. Maggie says

    Cool giveaway! That’s what I do with the ketchup for kale/greens chips too. THen I just eat them with a fork.

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  311. heatherfeather says

    coupons are awesome! and i’d love to try some of those butters– i always see them, but they are sooo pricey.

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  316. The Good Eatah says

    Too cool! You’re so great to us readers, Kath.

    P.S. I made your sweet potato soup and it was to. die. for.

    Amazing, really. I posted about it on my blog: http://thegoodeatah.blogspot.com/2009/03/kath-eats-good-food.html

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  323. Jenn (eating bender) says

    Mm, sweet potato bread! That looks awesome. And thank you so much for the chance to win! Maranatha is my favorite 🙂

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  324. Jordan says

    I am obsessed with PB!! Did you know that “Arachibutyrophobia” is the fear of having pb stuck to the roof of your mouth?? I certainly DO NOT have that fear!! haha

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  330. Amisha says

    I want that coupon. I tried your kale chips today for the first time and they were sooo good! Thanks.

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  332. londonwee says

    i’d love to try that brand. a coupon would be nice, because it’s so expensive at my grocery store!

    yay pb!

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  343. jmueller03 says

    I first learned about kale chips on this food blog. I know eat them at least once a week! I will definitely be trying the “healthified” pimento cheese.

    Peanut butter is my favorite!

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  344. KateRose says

    I L-O-V-E peanut butter!!! Licking it off a spoon, on apples, on celery, on bread….. the list will never end.

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  353. Michelle says

    Hello!!! I know I never win at these contests, but I’m still going to try! 3 out of 350 comments (and it’s nowhere near 7:30) is pretty bad odds isn’t it? hahahahah

    YAY Kath! Your eats rock my world. 🙂

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  365. Siobhan says

    I love almond butter but def can’t afford it being a college student- love your blog by the way, I’ve even develped a thing for oatmeal! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  368. Mizm says

    Thanks for the writing a great blog! I hope a win a coupon. I’ve never tasted almond butter and this would be a good opportunity to give it a try.

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  372. Lori says

    Thanks for the drawing!

    I am going to try making some sweet potato bread. We have been on a SP kick lately.

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  382. alyssa says

    I feel like I always find myself picking up their Almond Butter and putting it back down because it’s so dang expensive… I hope I win! I would love to try. And Kath – almost 400 comments?! You go girl!

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  392. Bizzle says

    I had pimento cheese for lunch too! The scary kind tho. I will be trying the recipe soon…although, not with the peanut butter!

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  393. Courtney says

    YUM to that sweet potato bread!

    I have YET to try an almond butter…crazy, right??? Got my fingers and toes crossed!!!

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  394. Beth says

    Mmmm, I love almond butter. I have only tried TJ’s though and would be excited to try this brand. 🙂

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  398. Lauren says

    Kale and PB…thanks to you, those are my two favorite items to have on my plate! Not together of course, however, that would make for an interesting combination 🙂

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  405. Lindsey (Mrs. LC) says

    I’m so glad I saw this! I’ve been wanting to try almond butter and haven’t been able to yet – this would be the prime opportunity. 🙂

    Have a great night/ dinner with your hubs tonight, Kath!

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  406. KimPossible says

    I have never tried MaraNatha peanut butter. I LOVE pb and always buy Smuckers Natural (which is amazing!).

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  413. Liz says

    I am addicted to nut butters- I am currently eating a almond butter+pumpkin butter+granny smith sandwhich. Id love some maranatha… especially their almond butter. yummm

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  419. Hollie says

    I just tried a jar of their almond butter for the first time the other day at my friend’s house and LOVED it! I want a jar of my own!

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  424. kristy says

    hey kath. i am a huge fan of kerf and of z bars. i saw that you enjoyed a s’more flavor the other day but have never seen them in the stores?!? where did you find them? i would love to try them!

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  425. Lynna says

    I love banana & pb sandwiches and decided to incorporate your idea about mashing up the banana instead of slicing it and it was much less slippery. Thanks for the tip.

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  429. lisa says

    Well, I just finished off the fina final scrapes of my teeny tiny jar of MaraNatha almond butter this morning AND my sweet potato bread dough is rising in the sunlight at this very moment. Big KERF day in our house! I’d love one of those coupons to refill my stash! Thanks for the opportunity Kath.

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  430. Elise says

    Would love the peanut butter!

    By the way: I’m a regular reader but rare commenter. Don’t really have the time to get too into ‘conversations’ on blogs, but I really enjoy seeing your posts in my feed reader. Great blog.

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  433. Meredith says

    Hi Kath. I’ve been reading your blog for quite awhile now and really enjoy it. I’ve copied some of your great ideas, so thank you! In fact, it was your blog that made me sign up for CalorieKing, which I have liked a lot. And I sure love PB and any other nut butters!

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  434. Ashley says

    I would love some peanut butter for my daily oatmeal! I’m actually having some oatmeal right now as my afternoon snack!

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  439. Cate says

    Thanks to your blog I have found a whole new food world to explore. MMMMMMM!!! Peanut/Almond butter!!!!!

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  441. bcgirl says

    Ooh, I’ve never tried Maranatha and have always wanted to! In fact, not even a smidgen of almond butter has passed these lips! Trying to be economical always wins and I usually just pick up a jar of no name peanut butter.

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  442. Michele says

    Sounds divine, Kath! I love nut butters! And, your photos are so crisp and colorful. Love ’em! 🙂

    *smiles*
    Michele

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  444. Ellen says

    i LOVE marantha roasted salted crunchy PB. heaven in a jar! i would love to try some of their other kinds too.

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  457. Jess. says

    I am always amazed by the amount of comments when there is a contest lol… But i too would love one of those coupons lol…

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  458. Emily says

    my husband would love me forever if I won some maranatha! (well, he’ll love me forever anyway, but still..)

    congrats on your kenya trip–I have been to that area and visited some of the tea plantations and it is a great learning experience!

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  462. katie t says

    Hi Kath,
    I’ve been following your blog for a while and I love it! Your approach to a balanced, healthy, whole-foods lifestyle is really inspiring. And I Loooooove nut butters…MarthaNut raw almond butter is probably my fave!

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  463. AmandaD says

    I love peanut butter and would love to try almond butter. But mostly I would love to win your contest!!!

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  466. Ashley H says

    PB is definitely my favorite food (it goes on everything). And I am all out at the moment so this would be perfect!

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  469. Christine says

    Goodness I had to scroll a long way to leave a comment. This one I haven’t tried and would love to.

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  471. Mo says

    Yay! PB! Maranatha stuff is very yummy (esp. their cashew butter). 😀

    Your pimiento cheese thingy looks yummy, too!

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  473. Mia says

    I LOVE their Almond Butters and I just tried their crunchy peanut butter for the first time. AMAZING! I am going to try a batch of peanut butter cookies with them.

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  474. Erika says

    I’ve been making kale chips everyday, for the past few days!! I love them 🙂 I will definitely try putting the ketchup ON the…too hard to dip!

    I’d love to try that PB….I’m a LOVER 🙂

    -Erika

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  475. Meaghen says

    I just put kale on my shopping list right now to make both kale chips and the vanilla soup. I’m a smidge apprehensive about vanilla in soup, but everything you make sounds so good that I trust you on this. Mara Natha is so good. I love that you stir it once and that’s it!

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  480. Rebecca says

    WOW! Look at all these comments, I guess I’m not the only person who wants free peanut butter 😉 Congratulations on a productive day!

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  490. Michelle says

    You have inspired me to be a PB connoisseur! I am so excited about your opportunity to go to Africa. I went to Zambia a couple of years ago and I am returning there this summer. Don’t worry about a thing! Savor every moment and have a blast!!

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  497. jayne says

    eeekk… right under the 7:30 deadline.

    your yogurt bowl just inspired mine… topped with dates and heritage O’s.

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  500. Ruby Red Vegan says

    I love KALE! I have been buying it every week, too.

    It’s 6:37pm in my time…central. Do I still qualify for the contest?! 🙂

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  504. Michelle (PinQue) says

    Looks like I missed the contest, but I do love me some PB…actually I sat at my desk today scraping the jar I leave at work with a spoon….yummmmmm

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  509. Diane says

    Considering the number of people entering this contest my chances aren’t great, but why not? Peanut butter is pretty amazing; as are free things. The combination? Best thing ever.

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  510. Heather(from Ohio) says

    Gonna take a try. I loooooove pb!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would love to try some MaraNatha!

    BTY your blog Rocks

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  519. Michelle Hisae says

    I can’t find Chobani anywhere near me! Not trader joes, not whole foods…where is it?! 🙂 I think I’m too late for the PB coupons, but congrats to whoever gets them!

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