Flax Club: The Luxe Nut Butter Sandwich

If you're going to spend $8.99 on peanut butter, it'd better be one flaxxed out spread.

After loyally purchasing Naturally More for the past few years, I was looking to try something new. I'd never seen Earth Balance peanut and almond butters before, sweetened with agave and touting flax on the label.

I tossed this jar into my basket, apparently not noticing the price until the checkout maestro slapped me with a total.

I shrugged and swiped Debbi. "It's flax. I need it."

I quickly devised a recipe for a Luxe Nut Butter Sandwich, which would involve Merlot jam, sliced mangosteen, and 19-grain bread. Crusts off. I'll make it for you if you're good.

My first impression of the EB spread was that it needed immediate refrigeration and stirring, despite what the label said. You will absolutely have to stir this every time you open it. After gracing some flax toast with a liberal swoop, I was pleased. I'd almost fluke buy it again.

Available at Whole Foods in Fairmount.