Peanut butter is one of those foods that evokes sensory memories baked in from childhood: classic peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, that "ants on a log" celery stick ...

But you can also make them at home ... In a large bowl, soften margarine or butter with a hand mixer until creamy. Add peanut butter and mix with margarine or butter until creamy.

I typically hesitate to suggest making peanut butter in blenders, but the Vitamix Ascent X5 is the exception. It's the best blender I've ever tried, and you should definitely make nut butters with it.