• Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
    • My Weight Loss Story
    • My Beloved Doodles
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Bars and Brownies
    • Beef
    • Bread
    • Breakfast
    • Cakes, Cupcakes, and Donuts
    • Coffee and Frappes
    • Cookies and Biscotti
    • Crockpot
    • Dessert
    • Dips and Spreads
    • Dog Treats
    • Drinks – Smoothies, Coffee & Cocktails
    • Fruit
    • Granola
    • Holiday
    • Muffins and Scones
    • Pancakes
    • Pasta
    • Peanut Butter
    • Poultry and Pork
    • Salads and Soups
    • Sandwiches
    • Seafood
    • Vegetarian and Side Dishes
  • Healthy Living Tips & Goals
  • Gardening Tips
  • Awards & Features

PB + P Design

For the love of good Food, Fitness and Health

  • About
    • My Weight Loss Story
    • My Beloved Doodles
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Bars and Brownies
    • Beef
    • Bread
    • Breakfast
    • Cakes, Cupcakes, and Donuts
    • Coffee and Frappes
    • Cookies and Biscotti
    • Crockpot
    • Dessert
    • Dips and Spreads
    • Dog Treats
    • Drinks – Smoothies, Coffee & Cocktails
    • Fruit
    • Granola
    • Holiday
    • Muffins and Scones
    • Pancakes
    • Pasta
    • Peanut Butter
    • Poultry and Pork
    • Salads and Soups
    • Sandwiches
    • Seafood
    • Vegetarian and Side Dishes
  • Healthy Living Tips & Goals
  • Gardening Tips
  • Awards & Features
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

About

Hi and welcome PB & P Design!

Here’s a little bit of my story.
I am currently 40 something, a girl has her prerogative not to tell.   Anyway, I currently work full-time in a medical device office and in my remaining spare time I like to decorate, garden, watch the birds, cook and spend time with my wonderful family.

My Husband and I:

Little Jenny and I:

On this blog you will find recipes, home decor, gardening tips and DIY’s. For my recipes, I will try to make them as healthy as possible without sacrificing flavor.  When I originated this blog, it was strictly healthy recipes.  As years go by, I have discovered new things and decide to change my blog to reflect my new discoveries.

I will also share with you some stories about my two loves. Sampson and Samantha.  They are my two Labrador Retrievers. I will usually reference them as my babies, my bad boy and my good girl. Here’s a picture of them:

Sampson:

Samantha:

I hope you enjoy your visit and come back often.  You’ll find lots of great recipes, and some step by step instructions.  I value your opinion and any input you have, so please let me know if there is anything you want to know about.

For cooking demos, home decor styling, new products, Trader Joe hauls and what’s going on in my life, follow me on my Instagram account. @pbandp

Feel free to contact me at:  [email protected]

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lisa says

    September 30, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Hey Jennifer! 🙂 I just found your blog from granola chronicles and wanted to say hello and welcome to the awesome blog world! I love your blog name, well because peanut butter is amazing! and plus your name is pretty original, not many people love peppers enough to put it as part of their title! haha i love it! and your dogs are just soo cute!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      September 30, 2011 at 6:17 PM

      Hi Lisa!

      Thanks! I love blogging, though my family thinks it’s weird that I take pictures of food! But I love food and they know that! I came up with the name because of my new found love of Peanut Butter and as far as I can remember, I put peppers on everything! I love them!!! There my favorite vegetable. I love your name to!! All my favorites!! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by! I’m heading over to your site now! Have a great weekend!!!!

      Reply
  2. earthygurl says

    November 9, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    Just beautiful inside and out, thanks for being so open and honest my dear:) Ps Samson is hilarious! IF only I could get my chihuahua to do that. Ok I guess that would be pushing it;)

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      November 9, 2011 at 8:18 PM

      Thank you so much! You brighten my day! I believe in being honest, and I learned from my experiences and I’m still learning and I want people to know that I understand.

      P.S. You don’t want your dog like Sampson. He thinks he’s a little man and can do what he wants and throws a temper tantrum when he doesn’t get his way. The picture you see of him, is something he always did, he sits there and watches me cook too! Now we got a new table with tall seats so he can’t sit there anymore. ha ha But now I made it worse, he lays right at my feet while cooking and he won’t move! Sigh… He’s like my shadow!

      Reply
  3. Lee Jacobs says

    March 5, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Jennifer, I stopped in my tracks when I saw your post on Skinnytaste’s blog. Peanut butter and peppers? Who on earth would put those together? I had to find out! So, I clicked and came to your blog. But, that’s not the rest of the story. I LOVE PEANUT BUTTER AND PEPPERS TOGETHER! It all started when I was a working girl, and often ate with other working girls (ok, we were a skirting middle age by then) at a local Deli sandwich shop. As I would go through the line, no matter what else I was asking for on my sandwich, I always asked for extra peppers. Love them! One day, the Deli owner said she’d eventually think of something I would NOT eat with peppers. I challenged her. Fast forward to my early retirement years, and I got home one day hungry for lunch, but undecided what I wanted. (In those days, I wasn’t watching weight, so anything was game), and decided I really wanted a peanut butter sandwich, but I also wanted something with the nice green pepper staring at me so temptingly from the fridge. Oh, heck, why not put them together? When I was a kid growing up, my Dad had always eaten his peanut butter with mayonnaise. I would often choose mayo instead of jam, too, so on that historic day…. tah, dah…. the amazing Peanut-Butter-Mayo-Pepper sandwich was born! Something sweet and gooey. Something tangy. Something crunchy and sweet. All between two slices of multi-grain bread. YUMMY! Now that I’m wearing the results of eating ‘anything’s game’, and trying to get rid of the weight, I am limiting the peanut butter to 1 tbsp, the mayo to fat-free, and eating more peppers than ever! In fact, since I’m thinking about it, I may have HALF of a peanut-butter-mayo-pepper sandwich on mulit grain for dinner tonight! Keep up the good work, Jennifer! Lee

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      March 5, 2012 at 6:51 PM

      Hi Lee,

      I love your story. I never had peanut butter and peppers together. I have seen recipes popping around for a spicy peanut butter sauce for stirfy and wraps, so I do know they go together. You have to stop by my blog tomorrow, there’s a small segment about peanut butter and weight. I love the stuff as you can tell, but it maybe damaging my weight, but we shall see with my new experiment. Huh, having mayonnaise and peanut butter together, that sounds weird, but may work. I like peanut butter and milk, peanut butter and yogurt, so my guess is peanut butter and mayo may go great together. If I didn’t eat dinner already, I would so try your sandwich, maybe next Monday? Thank you again for stopping by and sharing your story, I loved it!!! Take care!! – Jennifer

      P.S. I am such a pepper freak, like you I could eat it on almost anything!!! There is not a day that goes by that I don’t have some form of pepper.

      Reply
  4. Holly says

    March 10, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Hi there, Jennifer! I just discovered your blog and am loving it! I’m also a 30-something N. Californian (except with 2 cats and not married! LOL)
    I also work full time and spend free time worrying about what I can & can’t eat, and trying to exercise every day. It’s been a recent lifestyle change for me, and I am loving it. I look forward to reading your blog on a regular basis to help gain ideas, inspiration, and to hopefully cheer you on as well! 🙂
    P.S. My male cat is definitely my BAD boy, and my female is such a good girl. So I can totally relate to you on a few levels! 🙂

    Reply
    • Holly says

      March 10, 2012 at 3:34 PM

      I forgot to mention: I also love peppers of ALL kinds, and peanut butter; though recently I’ve become addicted to almond butter.

      Reply
      • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

        March 11, 2012 at 7:00 AM

        Love Almond Butter! I’m making some today! I always forget how much I love it, until I make it!!

        Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      March 11, 2012 at 6:59 AM

      Hi Holly,

      I’m so glad you discovered my blog, we got a lot of things in common. I love my lifestyle change too. I feel so much better about myself. Sometimes it’s hard sticking to it, but I know in the long run it will be better for me on the inside and out!

      Funny isn’t it? How the boys are always the bad ones? lol

      Reply
  5. Charene says

    April 29, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Hi Jennifer! You have a great story. Mine is similar, but I’m in my mid-40’s. I also live in NorCal and have 2 kids and 2 dogs! I started a food blog about a year ago http://www.CopperLanternCooking.com and love the process of creating and sharing recipes and tips. January 2011 my husband booked a trip to Kauai and I really felt like I had to lose some weight. I didn’t quite make my goal before the trip, but a year later I’m still down the 40 pounds I set out to lose!

    I don’t think calorie counting is all bad. I try to keep a “general” idea of what I’m eating just so I stay aware and don’t fall back into unconscious eating. That is, not even paying attention. When I don’t pay attention, I forget about that snack I had earlier and I’ll have another. If I write it down, even just a quick list on my iPhone or a notepad, I can keep on track. Losing weight and keeping it off in your 40’s is quite a task and I don’t want to have to go through it again in the 50’s, so I’m paying attention. I run 4-5 days a week, do Taekwondo and Kickboxing and it gives me tons of energy. I need it! I have kids, a husband, a house, a yard, a garden, dogs and me to all take care of! Somewhere in there I found the time to open a cupcake bakery. Well, I lied, I didn’t find the time. I stole the time from my family and after only a few months, I felt like I really had to give it back. I opened a successful business, but then had an unsuccessful role as mother and wife. The business had to go, but now I am back to what I LOVE! Your stories are fun and inspirational and I enjoy your recipes.

    Where are you in Norcal? Just wondering how close we actually are. I’m about 30 miles east of Sacramento.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 29, 2012 at 8:45 AM

      Hi Charlene,

      I’m having a hard time trying to keep the weight off. It almost seems easier to lose the weight than to maintain it, but I try. I still calculate my calories, just not sure how many I need anymore, so I stick to around 1500 a day. I figured thats pretty safe.

      I’m not a runner, as much as I would like to be, but I do jog or speed walk, but I do love kickboxing. Do you go to a class? I just workout to my videos. Funny our stories are very similar. I would love to open a cupcake business, actually my goal is to open a business related to food sometime in the future. I love cooking and baking and seeing smiles when I give someone one of my creations. I told my Husband I wanted to open a Great Harvest Bread Company and he could just work for me. I think he would go for that! I have a step-daughter who is now 20, so I don’t have to worry about kids, just my Husband. I know sometimes I neglect them when it comes to my blogging, but this really what makes me happy and I think they understand.

      I live just on the other side of the delta, near Brentwood. So my guess is we live pretty close to each other. It’s really nice to meet you!!

      Jennifer

      Reply
  6. Charene says

    April 29, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Oh, I forgot to mention. I LOVE peanut butter! I make an incredible banana cupcake with peanut butter filling and a maple buttercream. YUM! I love it on everything. I like to spread a little on a low fat graham cracker as a snack.
    I also LOVE peppers! I’ve planted a bunch of different varieties in my garden this year and can’t wait for harvest time to try them!
    Not sure if I have the inclination to eat them together. Maybe you need to sponsor a day of try peanut butter and peppers and all of your fans do it together and post comments! Would be kind of a fun challenge day!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 29, 2012 at 8:48 AM

      Oh my gosh, I need one of your Banana Cupcakes! No, I really mean that! Yum! You know I love peppers, matter in fact after I type this, I’m heading to the garden to plant my peppers. I’m planting Italian Peppers, which are sweet like bells but great for stuffing, grilling and frying. I love them. I planted them last year and we wanted more!! The sponsor day would be fun. Thats something I have to think about to come up with an idea. Have a great Sunday!

      Reply
  7. Stephanie G says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Hi Jen! I just started following your blog, and I think it’s just fantastic! Looking forward to reading much more!

    –Stephanie

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      June 8, 2012 at 9:00 PM

      Thanks Stephanie! You made my night! 🙂 have a great weekend!

      Reply
    • Carmella Talavera-Pike says

      February 19, 2014 at 7:00 PM

      Hi Jen!I just found your blog about two weeks ago.I love,love ,love it!I made your beanie zucchini brownies for my picky 8 year old son who gags and has thrown up from eating a black bean(go figure) at the dinner table.He loved them and so did my husband!I had tried a cookie dough with white beans recently and it somewhat successful as well.I really am on a similar journey trying to lose a few pounds without counting calories and without trying to give up desserts completely.I look forward to trying new recipes and I love cooking and baking as well.I have been making some yummy green smoothies as well.Thanks for your blog!I love it!Carmella

      Reply
      • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

        February 20, 2014 at 8:43 PM

        I love the Beanie Zucchini Brownies! I haven’t had them for a while and it’s funny because no one knows they are black beans. ha ha I still laugh at that! Good for you for not counting calories. I did it for so long and it became such an obsession for me. It took some hard times but I had to stop. That is so awesome that you trying to give up dessert. I need to do that! I go for so long, then desserts pop back into my life. It’s hard but you need to take it one day at a time. Don’t you just love green smoothies? They are so yummy, and fun to make. I think it’s pretty cool to add spinach or kale into your smoothies and you don’t even taste it! Thank you so much for contacting me and thank you so much for your kind words. You totally made my day!! 🙂

        Reply
  8. Cinnamon @ eatpraytri says

    June 24, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Hey there!! Finally getting time to come over and check out your blog and I love it! I love Trader Joes, love your pups and am a stepmom too!! We have so much in common 🙂
    I DEF hope to see more and to also see you at 23PAWS next month!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      June 25, 2012 at 8:22 PM

      Wow we do have a lot in common! 🙂 I’ll see you at 23 PAWS next month!! I have to start gathering my pics of my bad babies!!

      Reply
  9. Hayley says

    July 1, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Jennifer, out of all of the food blogs out there I have become so obsessed with EVERY PART of yours! We have so many similar interests (I am obsessed with food, shopping, fitness, family, dogs, PEANUT BUTTER, and yes even peppers). I also pretty much only shop at Trader Joes and was delighted when I saw that your blog had an entire page dedicated to it! I have made a few of your breakfast recipes and am excited to keep testing out more. You have inspired me to possibly create my own blog! Keep it up.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      July 3, 2012 at 7:13 AM

      You are to sweet!! You should create your own blog, it’s so much fun!! I would follow it!

      Reply
  10. Janice says

    August 21, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Just found your blog after skimming through comments on Two Peas and Our Pod. You made a reference in your Tradre Joe’s list to a product your husband used to get in Buffalo. That was fun to read…I live outside the city. Small world…love it!!
    PS…Wish we had a Trader Joe’s…closest will be Rochester, NY in early October….

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      August 22, 2012 at 8:48 PM

      I love Buffalo, but we always traveled to Rochester for the random stores and restaurants that weren’t in Buffalo! We used to go to once a month just to get PF Changs. Hopefully they’ll open a TJ’s in Buffalo soon! Just get your coolers ready because when you go to TJ’s your going to want to stock up!

      I actually grew up on the Upper West Side of Buffalo, then lived in Amherst, Cheektowaga, Williamsville and Clarence. I moved around a lot when I was in my early 20’s. I do miss Buffalo, especially Mighty Taco! Yum! I loved there Chicken Fajitas!! So glad you found me! Stop back anytime!!

      Reply
  11. andrewnia says

    October 7, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I like the blog, picked it up on a twitter search for frozen yoghurt as I am opening a parlour in the UK soon. I think you’re right not to count – I weigh everyday and I can tell whether I had a sedentary day and or really pigged out. But I think the (very moderate) exercise plus sensible eating is the crucial thing. You write and illustrate beautifully!

    Reply
  12. MomWhatsForDinner says

    October 22, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I had to come read your about page. I love the picture of the lab staring at the computer. priceless!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      October 22, 2012 at 7:12 PM

      My dog Sampson is a character!! He has some crazy thing about looking at my computer!! Matter in fact, he ate the “P” key! One whack with his foot and it came off and right into his mouth it went! lol

      Reply
  13. Pat Dunn says

    December 17, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    I was just introduced to your blog today and am very interested in your recipes. I am type 2 diabetic and was insulin dependent for 4 years, in the last 2 1/2 years have lost 50 pounds and have not had insulin now for over two years {my husband and I are both 79 years old and are both in very good health, but I watch our diets very carefully} I will be following you regularly.
    Pat

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      December 18, 2012 at 4:48 PM

      Congrats on the weight loss that is so awesome!!! You should be so very proud of yourself!!! 🙂 Stop by anytime and say hi!

      Reply
  14. Charlotte Butler says

    January 5, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Love your site!!! I just made a bowlful of various sprouts. I am looking for ways to use them. I tend to shy away from gluten, and have various gluten free flours. I would love to make breads, rolls, cookies, bars, salads, anything from them. I am excited and befuddled all at the same time. Thank you, Charlotte

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 5, 2013 at 5:55 AM

      Your too funny!! I’m so glad you found me! With all the food talk, your making me hungry! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Kristina Raines says

    March 26, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Hi there!
    I love the new blog makeover and I love all your recipes but mostly I LOVE your regular peanut butter recipe and I can’t find it anywhere. HELP!! I’m out of peanut butter!!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      March 26, 2013 at 1:33 PM

      Hi Kristina,

      The recipe page is still there with all of my recipes. Here is the link: http://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/recipe/

      When I get a chance, it will take soem time, I plan on re-catorgizing my recipes, so they are easier to find.

      Thank you for your compliment! Have a wonderful day! – Jen

      Reply
  16. Rabbit mother says

    March 30, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Hi Jennifer,
    I came across your website when I was searching for a blueberry cake recipe that I want to make into French Toast for Easter. (I saw a recipe on the Food Network, but it’s full of sugar and butter). Your recipe sounds great, especially since it sounds healthy. Then I read your weight loss story and I am in the same situation and weight that you were in before you started losing weight. I’m 5’11” too and just started walking to work. Half hour there, half hour back. I have to admit, I don’t like exercising, but I know I need to. Maybe this is the start and I can get back to my wedding year (2001) weight of 135 lbs. You’ve inspired me to try. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      March 30, 2013 at 8:28 PM

      Hi Rabbit Mother! Thank you so much for your message. Like you I’m not big on exercising, but I know I need to and I feel so much better about myself when I do. That is so awesome that you are walking to work!! Every little step you take counts!! You just have to get your mind set and you can do anything you want! I have to tell myself that all of the time. 🙂 Thank you again for stopping by and leaving such a nice message! Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!! – Jen

      Reply
  17. Kyra says

    April 2, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    I’d like to invite you to join the CookEatShare Author Network. I really enjoy your blog and I think the over 1 million unique montly visitors to CookEatShare.com will too.

    By joining our Author Network, your blog posts will be indexed and users will be guided to your actual blog when searching your recipes or profile.

    The service is free and easy to sign up for. Simply visit http://www.cookeatshare.com/blogs/apply or contact me at [email protected]. You’ll get a unique link to claim and customize your profile. We look forward having you in our network!

    Reply
  18. Patty says

    April 9, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Hi,

    Just found your blog through Tasty Kitchen! Loved reading through it and checking the recipes out! I’ll be coming back often! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Kristina says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Hi there!
    I can’t believe I’m emailing you again for your regular peanut butter recipe, I’m sure you think I’m cRaZy but I really just love your recipes!! Anyway I can’t find the recipe on your new blog and you sent me the link to your old one but now it stops at biscotti and cookies for some reason?? Can I get your peanut butter recipe again, please? I promise I’ll just write it down this time! Thank you so much, sorry to be a pain
    Kristina

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 17, 2013 at 3:50 PM

      Hi Kristina, That’s fine! Here is the link to all of my recipes: http://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/recipe/

      Here is the link to the PB. http://peanutbutterandpeppers.com/2011/09/18/what-you-have-been-waiting-for/

      Have fun making it! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Traci, Burnt Apple.com says

    May 12, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    Hi jennifer, just found your website through Google +. What an amazing journey for you. I hope that you continue to do well. Looking forward to following you and reading more. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  21. Susan says

    June 10, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Hi Jennifer,
    I hear you about wanting to keep the weight off. I’ve lost about 26 pounds over the last 21 months (still have about 10 more to go), and what I’ve learned is that there is really no good food or bad food. It’s about eating often enough (every 2-3 hours) and getting the right balance of protein, fast carbs, slow carbs and fats. I’ve been struggling with my weight for 50 years or so, and have finally learned enough about how to eat right that I think I can maintain for life, once I reach my goal. That’s amazing since I love both wine and beer. But I’ve also learned that when I get to really enjoy what I eat, and get to eat enough, I don’t need more than one glass of wine or beer. I also don’t need dessert at the end of a meal – a snack a couple of hours later works well for that, if I so desire. The plan we are on has a range of calories for meals and for snacks, for men and for women. We don’t count calories, but I do try to keep general track, so I know that what we are eating is within the appropriate range. I check the nutrition on all recipes I use so I know how to put meals together using those recipes. I’m about to check your blog out further, and am sure I will enjoy it.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      June 10, 2013 at 8:04 PM

      Congratulations on the weight loss! That is so awesome!! Everything you said is right on and I agree with you completely!! As you can tell from my recipes, I track all the nutrients of all my recipes. I try to make everything as healthy as I can, but as you said there isn’t good or bad food, it’s how much you really eat and getting the proper nutrition from your meals.

      Reply
  22. Cathy says

    June 23, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Love your blog! So glad I found you through Flour Me With Love! Following you on FB, +, Pinterest and Bloglovin!

    I would love for you to share and link up at my weekly TGIF Link Party if you haven’t already this week. Your favorite posts, most popular, recent or new! The party is open every Thursday night and closes Wednesday’s at midnight. Followed by (Not SO) Wordless Wednesday! http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/. I would be honored if you join us! Have a wonderful week!

    Hugs, Cathy

    Reply
  23. MaanC says

    September 9, 2013 at 7:48 AM

    Hi Ms. Jennifer!

    Just found your website through Eat Yourself Skinny. I love your blog from the first time I saw it! I’ve been visiting blogs everyday for I am always up for new and refreshing dishes for my small business. I find it interesting and healthy.

    By the way, I have found a cooking competition that I think some of you or you might get interested in. It’s about cooking your national dish. I think it would be a perfect fit for you and to all food lovers to join here. As a prize you can win an Ipad mini or money.

    Hope to see you on competition! Goodluck and Best regards to the family!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      September 9, 2013 at 8:38 PM

      Thank you for letting me know! I’ll have to check it out!

      Reply
  24. CJ at Food Stories says

    November 7, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    Jennifer – Hope you don’t mind – I loved your Chocolate Caramel Meringue Cookies so I added them to my food photo site (Food Foto Gallery) for all to see. Attribution was given to you and I hope that you gain a few new visitors, as well.

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      November 9, 2013 at 11:47 AM

      Thank you CJ! I appreciate it! Your blog rocks!

      Reply
  25. Susan says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:48 PM

    Jennifer, I just discovered your website and am truly enjoying reading your blog. I love the originality of your ‘name’. I, too, love peppers: green, red, yellow and orange. I also love peanut butter, although I’ve never tried peanut butter and peppers together. It is interesting to see what others will pair up with peanut butter, so I have to mention, my husband LOVES peanut butter and sausage sandwiches. By sausage, I’m talking about beef summer sausage. The first time I saw him make one, I was shocked! I couldn’t believe anyone would mix those two, but he has it often. We have been married for 31 years, and he still hasn’t convinced me to try it, but who knows, maybe one day I will give in. Anyway, congratulations on your weight loss!! I am trying to lose some weight before my daughter’s wedding next June, so I am looking forward to trying some of your recipes, especially the ones with the GO Veggie cream cheese alternative. I hope I am as successful as you at losing the weight. Thanks for your inspiration and your great outlook on the whole process!!

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      November 19, 2013 at 5:01 AM

      Hi Susan! I am betting your Husband is on to something with peanut butter and sausage sandwiches. Your getting a sweet and salty thing going on with that combo! Now I want to try it! 🙂 Don’t worry, if you stick to eating mostly healthy and getting in a few walks in, you’ll lose some weight for your daughters wedding. Thank you for the kind words! Your an inspiration!

      Reply
  26. Ashley says

    January 5, 2014 at 5:48 PM

    Hi there! I’m Ashley from http://www.lipstickandberries.com! I just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! You can check it out here: http://lipstickandberries.wordpress.com/2014/01/05/versatile-blogger-award-nomination/

    I really enjoy reading your material, and I think my followers will like what you are about too!! Have a great evening!

    Peace, Love, and Berries
    Ashley

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      January 6, 2014 at 8:17 PM

      Hi Ashley! You are so sweet, thank you so much and I have to tell you, I LOVE your blog! Such great healthy, good for you recipes. I just signed up for your e-mails. Oh and your photography is just gorgeous!!

      Reply
  27. Chelle says

    May 17, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Jennifer,
    I came across several yummy sounding healthy recipes of yours for smoothies at foodie.com which then led me to peanutbutterandpeppers.com. It is amazing how you are all over the web just by looking at a lot of comments on your pages. Putting them all in my recipe box is just crazy I would be here all day…and today being my 39 +1 birthday(I just cannot bring myself to say the F word lol) I have much to do today. Your site/blog has intrigued me and your Doodles story created the waterworks as I have had to go through that a couple times as a child and I know that is not to far down the road as an adult for my furbabies (I have 2 pit bulls who are just big babies at best, a year apart 8 & 9. and I also have a grandpuppy jack russell/chihuahua mix who is 3)…your strength in making that decision I definitely will remember if I at some point may need to make as well, thank you.

    I would like to extend my sincere gratitude with ALL the different recipes you have on here and I would also like to congratulate you on your accomplishments thus far with your goals and encourage you to keep doin what cha doin!!! Without writing a mile long book a little bit about myself…I was where you were at when you started this journey but I was close to 300# and after having both my son (21) and daughter (16) I was in my mid twenties and suffering from massive back and joint pain from carrying the weight with nothing but the choice of either a high dose pain patch to sure get rid of the pain and also make me feel like a zombie or dealing with the pain and sometimes being so severe having to be in bed for days. I after several years of trying to lose weight and then a few years of extensive research on weight loss surgery(WLS) I opted for surgery…by no means this was “an easy way out” (as many people see it that way) it was more like a life changing event that I had to work at and adapt to. So now fast forward from then to 8 years later and here I am at a weight of 160ish give or take. It has been a long journey and I decided back in
    January 2014 to start making better health choices and exercising (since the good health choices have mostly went out the window and the exercising well pretty much never occurred from the get go). This is my beginning and I have a co-pilot(my husband) and 2 passengers(my daughter who inherited my genes and my bestest friend) that have decided to come along for the ride.

    I belong to a blog/site for people who like myself have had or are going to have WLS and I wanted to share with them your pages as I know this would help them too with food choices and definitely healthy choice encouragement! I hope I can post your button on my profile on that site…if not I will definitely post your web address in any comment that I leave there so anyone can have the opportunity to check your site out and have it also be a part of their journey!

    You are a beautiful person all around…I can see it in your pictures and in the words you have posted!!! Thank you for giving me that little extra positive push…I have slightly fallen off the wagon so to speak with exercising for about a month now shhhhh don’t tell anyone lol…I look at it in a positive way as we all have our downfalls, but to rise up again a person pushes that much more to accomplish what they set out to do. Seriously though I want to thank you for your positive attitude and your encouragement and I look forward to reading/commenting on your future posts and most definitely trying many of your yummy recipes you have posted. I think the recipe box for me needs to be the saved ones that I have made and liked lol too many to put in to try 😛

    Have a sunny weekend!

    Always Smiling,
    Chelle

    Reply
  28. Elizabeth says

    April 20, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    Hi,
    Lovely blog. I had a question about your fruit and oats parfait. Would I be able to do everything all the steps the night before and have it taste just as good and how long will it last in the refrigerator? Thanks Elizabeth

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      April 25, 2015 at 10:32 AM

      Hi Elizabeth,

      Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I would say that the yogurt and oatmeal will be ok, but the fruit may get soggy. Add them in the day you plan on eating it. 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  29. Starr says

    July 22, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    I just recently started reading your blog and finished your story about your weight loss, which truly gave me an inspiration to keep going on my journey as I still have 25 more pounds to lose ~ over one of the oldie but goodies but with a not quit attitude and reading your success story am heading onwards to my goal ~ love your attitude and your blog ~ thank you

    Reply
  30. Donna says

    February 9, 2016 at 12:33 PM

    For your Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup; is the chicken raw and cut up?

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 9, 2016 at 5:06 PM

      Hi Donna, I put the chicken in raw. Hope you enjoy the soup.

      Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 9, 2016 at 5:06 PM

      Oh and yes, I cut it up. But you can leave it whole and shred it if you would like.

      Reply
  31. Donna says

    February 9, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    Great, thanks. Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  32. Christina Haubeil says

    March 5, 2016 at 6:06 PM

    I love your blog. I’ve been following you since last year. I’ve done many of recipes. I’m looking for some Easter side dish and desert recipes. I know that you put together a bunch of recipes for holidays I couldn’t find Easter. Thanks for sharing your recipes.

    Reply
  33. Paul says

    February 9, 2017 at 8:32 AM

    Hi Jennifer, I just found your blog today. I just wanted to quickly say “hello” and I look forward to reading more of your blogs in the future. All the best, Paul 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      February 11, 2017 at 10:24 AM

      Thank you Paul. I have taken a break, but will be back with new recipes this month.

      Reply
  34. Daniel Rossy says

    April 8, 2018 at 7:08 PM

    Olá Jennifer, me chamo Daniel Rossy e falamos direto do Brasil, mas precisamente de Fortaleza – Ce, um lugar lindo e maravilhoso de se viver, pesquise e vejo o que falo. Pois bem achamos você em nossas pesquisas de mercado onde buscamos entender um pouco dos costumes e desejos alimentares de algumas regiõs onde pretendemos entrar com nossos produtos locais. Nosso escritório se chama Vitall Foods Representações, e nós da Vitall representamos uma marca de açaí, na verdade nossa família trabalha a muitos anos com a fruta dos deuses, e estamos estudando comercializar nossa fruta no USA, para isso começamos a colher informações sobre que tipos de apresentações vocês na América gostariam de ter para facilitar seu comsumo e velocidade de preparo, tudo isso aliado á uma qualidade que só nós cosumidores locais de açaí conhecemos. Vi e li seu blog e queria sua ajuda se achar conveniente a entender quais são suas necessidades e de todos em relação ao consumo do açaí. Fique bem a vontade para responder ok Jennifer, isso é apenas uma pesquisa individual para coletar dados locais de consumo. Obrigado desde já.

    Reply

Feel free to leave a comment :) Cancel reply

Primary Sidebar

logo
Food Advertisements by

Featured Recipes

Strawberry Shortcake

Making Dried Oranges

I’m Back!

Chocolate Banana Snack Cake (One Pan)

Football Favorites

Archives

CATEGORIES

logo
Food Advertisements by

Footer

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Happy Thursday! I am a day ahead of myself this w Happy Thursday!  I am a day ahead of myself this week. I thought yesterday was Thursday and I was excited because I thought today was Friday. I knew what day of the week it was, but my brain didn’t get it. Does that ever happen to you?
🐶
I’m sharing with you my new dog bone container that I got from @outshine_co. Oh my gosh Sampson loves it! Mom, move out of the way, I’m taking over!!
🐶
Hi all! This is Sammy here! I just have to tell you my Mom now has no excuse not to have bones in the house anymore. This beautiful container hold 5 boxes of my favorite Trader Joe’s bones. My Mom also needs to know that carrots, celery or a piece of lettuce doesn’t cut it! Bones is what I must have!
🐶
The container is made of a nice heavy coated carbon steel and holds 12lbs or 54 cups of dog food and bones. 🤩Yes thank you! That is what I’m taking about. The only thing is, the lid is so well fitted and airtight that I can’t get my paws in it. What’s up with that? Not fair! I need access to bones at all times.
🐶
My Mom loves the container too because it looks pretty on her counter and even comes with a sticker that she can write my name on. I absolutely love this container! Thank you Outshine Co. for sending this to me, I mean my Mom.
🐶
Thank your for letting me take over! I miss and love you guys!  Love Sampson!
.
.
#outshine #foodcontainer #kitchencounterdecor #counterdecor #kitchenstorage #kitchenstorageideas #farmhousekitchendecor #farmhousekitchen #thatsgoodhousekeeping #farmhousekitchenstyle #breadbox #counterdecor #pantrystorage #pantryorganization #homeorganization #sampsonthedog #cuttingboards #kitchenstyling #thisishomeinspiration #raedunndog #raedunnmug #teatowels #farmhousedecor #farmhousedecorating #homestylingideas #kitchenvignette #subwaytilebacksplash
Happy Wednesday! Half way through the week. I’m Happy Wednesday!  Half way through the week. I’m sharing with you, possibly my last look of my living room in it’s winter decor. I am so ready to add some color.
🪴
Depending on what is going on this weekend, I hoping to go to Homegoods for maybe a new blanket and some pillows. The only thing what color? I’m almost gravitating towards pink?
🪴
Though, yellow may look nice with the green plants. However, I do have so many pillows. Maybe I should look for pillow covers? Less storage. Pillows take up so much room. Oh the decisions.
🪴
I’ve seen some of you share pillow covers from Hobby Lobby. I’ve never seen them at my store, but I’ll do a search when I’m there? I guess that means I’m hitting up Hobby Lobby too. 😂
🪴
Instead of my daily question, I just want to wish and hope everyone is safe with this crazy weather.
.
.
#livingroomdecoration #livingroomdecorideas #fireplacedecor #fireplacedesign #coffeetabledecor #coffeetablestyling #cozycorner #neutraldecorstyles #plantdecor #sampsonthedog #farmhouselivingroom #smallspacedesign #smallspaceliving #thatsgoodhousekeeping #thisishomeinspiration #goodhousekeeping #decorsteals #decorstyling #dogsanddecor #petsanddecortour #chairstyle #mytargetstyle #targetstyle #livingroomdetails #livingroomstyling #livingroominspiration #winterdecoration
Happy Tuesday! I have to say Wow! I was watching a Happy Tuesday! I have to say Wow! I was watching and reading your stories and so many of you have gotten hit with some crazy weather. Punxsutawney Phil says 6 more weeks of winter and Mother Nature is piling it on all in one shot. Hope everyone stays safe and warm.
🌷
I’m sharing with you this cute tiered tray that I got from @dorothyjeandecor. It is the perfect size tiered tray. It’s sturdy, holds a lot and fits perfectly under my kitchen cabinets.
🌷
I decorated it with items that I use on a regular basis in my kitchen, plus pretty little items. Oh and that cute cement pear also came in the March decor box.
🌷
Dorothy Jean Decor is a monthly subscription box. You can cancel your subscription anytime and you can skip months too. Dorothy Jean Decor also has seasonal boxes. If you’re looking for a fun monthly decor box with quality items, be sure to check out Dorothy Jean Decor.
🌷
What is your favorite season?
.
.
#tieredtraydecor #tieredtray #tieredtraystyling #tieredtrays_of_ig #woodtray #traydecor #traystyling #traysfordays #kitchendecor #kitchendecoration #kitchendecorideas #kitchenstyling #kitchencounterdecor #theolivepress #raedunndecor #raedunntrays #raedunntieredtrays #kitchenorganization #quartzcountertops #oliveoiltasting #thatsgoodhousekeeping #goodhousekeeping #kitchenaccesories #cookingaccessories #teatowels #cookingsupplies
Happy Monday! Hope you had a nice weekend. I didn Happy Monday!  Hope you had a nice weekend. I didn’t do a heck of a lot. It was kind of relaxing. I binge watched Friends and watched the movie Fools Gold with Kate Hudson and Mathew McConaughey.
🐰
Now that Valentines is over, it’s officially time for spring, at least in my mind. The weather may say otherwise, but I’ve been craving spring colors in my home. I went pretty neutral in my living room for winter, but I think I’m going to add some pastels. Now what color to add?
🐰
Last year if you followed me, I spent months trying to decide on what color to use. Ugh, I think I’m in the same boat again this year. I like yellows because it’s a happy color, but I also like pinks and blues. Oh the decisions.
🐰
I haven’t seem to much inspiration in the stores, though Target seems to have yellows and corals, plus a lot of neutrals. I’m seeing a lot of boho and woods. I do like woods with greenery.
🐰
What color doing you like to use in your home for Spring?
.
.
#krumpetshomedecor #easterdecor #easterdecoration #easterdecorating #tulipslover #traderjoesflowers #springdecor #springdecorations #springdecorideas #carlylovestulips #mydecorlove #thisishomeinspiration #chippywhite #vignettestyling #bunnydecor #bunnydecoration #rabbitdecor #smallshoplove #pinktulips #thatsgoodhousekeeping #goodhousekeeping #betterhomesandgardens #springstylefile #farmhouseflowers #homeandgardenig
Happy Friday! We did it! Yesterday was a little bi Happy Friday! We did it! Yesterday was a little bit of rough day in my house. Woke up to see my sweet Sampson wasn’t feeling well.  He was just laying around, didn’t get up to greet me, and the biggest sign was he didn’t ask for a bone. You know how he’s obsessed with bones.
🐶
Around 9am he perked up and asked for a bone and wanted to go outside to snoop around. He seems to be better, but is still kind of laying around. I just hope he will be okay. He’s 11, and I get so worried. He’s my child.
🐶
I’m sharing with you my pretty tulips from Trader Joe’s. They have such a great selection of tulips in array of colors. Though I didn’t see any roses, which is strange. We do not have any plans for the weekend, that I know of, but we have the tendency to wing it.  I’ll keep you posted. Hope you have a wonderful Valentines weekend!
.
.
#tulipslover #tulipseason #traderjoesflowers #traderjoesfinds #flowersinthesink #homeandgarden #homeandgardenig #thatsgoodhousekeeping #goodhousekeeping #betterhomesandgardens #bhgflowers #farmhousesink #farmhousekitchendecor #prettyflowersmakemehappy #mydecorlove #homedecoratingideas #tulipsbouquet #plantsandflowers #plantstyling #whitetulips #farmhouseflowers #cottageflowers #flowersfriendsflourish #carlylovestulips #flowersandplants
Hello Friday’s Eve! Today after work I’ll most Hello Friday’s Eve! Today after work I’ll most likely be heading to Trader Joe’s and I have to get my husband a Valentines gift. I would get him his favorite, chocolate, but he bought himself a ton of chocolate last weekend, so I’ll have to think of something else. Maybe he’ll like flowers from Trader Joe’s? Lol
🌸
Speaking of flowers, check out my new, gorgeous marble and wood cutting board that I got from my friend Brantley from @thesassyoak. I love the engraved flowers in it. It is so pretty.
🌸
The cutting board is her newest item at her Etsy shop. She engraves different items, like your name, but for me it is flowers. I’ll always keep the cutting board displayed. I think it is far to pretty to use. I’m afraid someone would scratch it.
🌸
Do you use cutting boards or just use them as display?
.
.
#cuttingboards #cuttingboard #smallshopsupporter #kitchendecoration #kitchendecoration #farmhousekitchendecor #kitchencounterdecor #kitchencounter #kitchenstyling #woodsandwhites #subwaytilebacksplash #subwaytile #fauxcake #counterdecor #thatsgoodhousekeeping #goodhousekeeping #breadboard #breadboards #walldecorations #kitchenwalldecor #modernfarmhousekitchen #simplestylehome #fixerupperinspired #farmhousekitchenstyle #kitchenaccesories #beautifulhomeinspo
Happy Wednesday! My bathroom refresh should be co Happy Wednesday!  My bathroom refresh should be completed, I think this weekend? That means I get to go shopping for some new pieces to add to the bathroom. I am on the search for is some new open shelves to go above the toilet. If you have any suggestions on where to get some, let me know.
❤️
I wasn’t going to, but I decided to do a small Valentines table setting. I couldn’t resist the small white plates with the little red heart in the middle that I got from @williamssonoma. It was the first thing I bought after my no home decor buying for 30 days.
❤️
I love the simplicity of the table. It’s a small space, so I do not like to go to overboard on the decor. I added a little gift of candy hearts to bring together the reds and of course to eat.
❤️
Do you have any special plans for Valentines Day?
.
.
#valentinesdaytable #valentinesdaydecor #valentinesdecorations #valentinestablescape #valentinesdaydecor #williamssonoma #tablescapes #tablescapestyling #tablescaping #tablescapetuesday #tablesetting #tablesettingideas #tablesettingdecoration #thatsgoodhousekeeping #goodhousekeeping #betterhomesandgardens #diningroomtable #tabledecorations  #cutlerycouture #valentinesdayideas #mydecorlove #farmhousediningroom #modernfarmhousestyle #tablescapestyling #tableware #placesetting #placesettingideas
Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday! This weekend I clea Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday! This weekend I cleaned my kitchen sink area. It was filling up with daffodils and tulips and my husband said he feels like he’s in a greenhouse. I said they are bulbs, they won’t be there forever. Well they did poop out so I cleaned up my area to make more room for new plants.
🤣
You know when you take a photo and you realize something is in the wrong spot, so you fix it and take a photo again? Or maybe you see a crumb, a dog hair tumbleweed and you have to clean up and take a photo again. We’ll here’s my story.
😂
I took a photo of the kitchen sink area and I saw in the photo a smear mark on the dishwasher. So I cleaned the dishwasher. Then I took a photo again and I saw that smear mark again. So I scrubbed the dishwasher and ended up up cleaning all of my cabinets.
😂
I took the photo again and I saw that smear looking mark in my photo. What the heck? I examined the dishwasher and I’m thinking it’s so clean and smooth. I don’t get what that smear mark is. It was driving me crazy!!
🤣
Then it hit me. It was the reflection of the dog food dish in the dishwasher. Sigh.... All that scrubbing and I could have just moved the bowl. Well now I have a clean dishwasher and cabinets.
🤦‍♀️
Has this ever happened to you?
.
.
#kitchensink #farmhousekitchen #farmhousekitchendecor #farmhousekitchens #whitecabinets #modernfarmhouse #modernfarmhousekitchen #kitchensinks #kitchendecoration #kitchenstyling #fixerupperinspired #thatsgoodhousekeeping #goodhousekeeping #betterhomesandgardens #whirlpoolappliances #cleankitchen #quartzcountertops #homestyledecor #mydecorlove #homedecorideas #housebeautiful #kitchenrenovations #arizonatile #subwaytilebacksplash #whitekitchen #whitekitchencabinets
Hello Monday! We meet again!! And hello everyone! Hello Monday! We meet again!! And hello everyone! Hope you had a nice weekend. I took  advantage of the sunshine and 64 degree weather we had. I did some therapeutic yard work and I planted Pansies, Stock and Ranunculus in the garden. It felt so nice to be outside and to see flowers.
🌸
This weekend I finally repotted my Coffee Plant and Dracaena plant. They had roots growing out of the pot. I have no idea how the Dracaena (plant on right) plant survived. The roots were so dry and it was in about a 3” container.  I looked up the plant and it can grow to 10’. Not the care I gave mine. That little plant is about a year old.
🌸
If your looking for a low light, easy to care for plant that takes neglect, get a Dracaena. I’m proof that it can take neglect.
🌸
Basic repotting plant tips
1. Get a pot about 2-4” larger in diameter then the pot your current plant is in. Make sure it has a drainage hole at the bottom.
2. Use indoor potting soil, preferably organic.
3. Carefully take plant out of current pot, check if the roots are root bound, if so, try to untangle a little bit. Just be gentle.
4. Place plant in new pot with fresh indoor potting soil
5. Give a good watering
🌸
Did you watch the Super Bowl? I wasn’t a fan of the game, but I enjoyed some of the commercials. The Cheetos one with Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunas made me laugh. I didn’t care for the Doritos commercial with my man Matthew McConaughey.
🌸
Were there any commercials you liked?
.
.
.
The pots and little bunny was purchased at Green Acres Nursery @idiggreenacres
.
.
#greenacresnurseryandsupply #thatsgoodhousekeeping #goodhousekeeping #plantcaretips #repottingplants #repotting #homeandgarden #homeandgardenig #houseplantcare #houseplantcaretips #coffeeplant #dracanea #indoorplantsdecor #indoorplantstyling #lowmaintenanceplants #bunnydecor #houseplantlovers #indoorgardening #plantstyle #plantpotters
#springvignette #springdecorating #houseplantaddict #betterhomesandgardens #tabledecor
It’s finally Friday! Woohoo! I always say to my It’s finally Friday!  Woohoo! I always say to myself, I’m going to sleep in, I never do. I get so excited of all the things I want to do, that I can’t sleep. This weekend I’m hoping to hit the garden store. I really want to plant some Iceland Poppies.
🌷
Since Spring is in my head, I created this cute Spring tiered tray. I got all of the gorgeous handcrafted pieces from my friend Brantley @thesassyoak. The workmanship is amazing. They are just happy, cheery pieces.
🌷
The love birds sign is my favorite. It reminds me of my two Blue Jays that frequent my yard. They are my favorite birds next to Woody of course.
🐦
How cute is that sweet little “BLOOM” banner. Eeeee, It makes me want to plant flowers so bad. Crossing fingers that I get too. You have no idea how I just love Spring!
🌷
To get these fabulous pieces and many more, be sure to check out The Sassy Oak. She has a beautiful Etsy shop.
🌷
Do you like gardening?
.
.
#tieredtraydecor #tieredtray #tieredtraystyling #tieredtrays_of_ig #springdecorating #springdecor #springdecorations #springstyles #tieredtraystyleoftheday #traystyling #traydecor #trays #tulipdecor #tulipslover #birddecor #birdstyle #homedecoratingideas #thatsgoodhousekeeping #paperandpallet #smallshoplove #thesassyoak #springseason #betterhomesandgardens
#whitewashed #springiscoming🌸
Follow on Instagram

Copyright © 2021 · PB + P Design · Blog Design by Little Blue Deer
Privacy Policy