
Peanut butter lovers seamlessly incorporate the spread into everything, whether it is sweet or savory combinations, breakfast or dinner. And those who really can't live without it will likely take of the special deals on National Peanut Butter Day, which falls on this Wednesday, Jan. 24.
What not many fans of this staple of American cuisine know is that its history dates back centuries before the famous peanut butter and jelly sandwich existed. They can thank pre-Columbian cultures of Latin America for this marvel that is now found in almost every household in the country.