Keep a fork with you

This could get weird.

FU= actual Food Unions

We love weird Food Unions. You know, the flavors you put together in the privacy of your own home. Flavors, other people would think, gross. So, a few months ago, we sent out a survey and were really hoping for some mind-blowing Food UNIONS. But, quite honestly, they were not that shocking. However, it gets this whole Food Union thing rolling. So, here's the first list. Starting with my personal peanut butter Food Union from when I was 6 or 7 years old.

1.Peanut Butter Mayonnaise and Lettuce

Though we called it mayo, I'll start by saying that the only mayo we had in our house was Miracle Whip, * shudder. PB choice would have been creamy Skippy, laden with sugar, which was also the miracle ingredient in Miracle Whip. The bread would have only been Wonder Bread. Let's assemble. The peanut butter was added to just one piece of bread, with no calculated finesse of the spread or even an amount, just enough to cover the bread but not too thick. Miracle Whip went on the other slice, and here it was a bit more calculated. Just a thin layer, edge to edge. This sandwich wasn't finished until the iceberg lettuce was added to the mayo half. Cut in half; in our case, it was not diagonal, just in half. Who knew the taste levels this sandwich was hitting? Sweet, tangy, crunchy, satisfying!  

I'd consider eating this again with a few swap-outs. First, the bread choice would be Killer Daves 21 whole grains and seeds bread. Next, the PB would have to be natural crunchy peanut butter, no added sugar. Perhaps a sprinkle of sea salt. Next up, hands down, Hellman's Mayo. I will admit pondering the lettuce choice. I may just have to go iceberg and possibly shredded. And cut in half for sure on the diagonal, must dispense the crust evenly. Any takers?

2.PB and J and Pickles

The J is a jalapeño or habanero jelly. The pickles? This person preferred sweet. 

3.Creamy Peanut Butter on Toast and Cheddar 

Maybe. On to other things, 

4.Brie and Jelly on a Burger.  

Hmmm, not so weird; it's literally on the Chester’s menu. 

5.Honey Mayo 

Really? Yawn. This is not weird at all. It's actually quite tasty.

6.Cheese and Mustard 

Been there, done that. 

7.Fried Spam on Toasted Bun with Ketchup and mayo

Not out of the realm of normal. I'd eat that, especially on a toasted bun. Come on, people!

8.Gorgonzola and Anna Ginger Cookies

What? This is sublime!!

9.Maple Syrup and Dill Pickles

Here we go… Not sure of the procedure, just a drizzle on the pickle?

10.Vinegar on Ice Cream 

Well… hold on, I need more details. What vinegar? What ice cream? Vanilla and aged balsamic vinegar, I'm in! Chocolate mint chip and apple cider vinegar, just no.

11.Spaghetti and Ketchup

Also, a no. Come on Honey Boo Boo gave us that one ages ago. 

As mentioned, this is just the start of mention-worthy Food Unions. Do you want to see how it's done? Check out some more smack talk here on the blog. Read the interview with Sam; Food obsessed and hungry for more. His FU is pretty radical. If you have a FU that will impress, send it our way!