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Brown sugar, butter, craisins, butter roasted pumpkin seeds.

Cost per person: $1.37

Yes, oatmeal for dinner. Time was short after bringing home a foster dog from the shelter. It's the one that looks like it's still adjusting.

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[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Refrigerated peanut butter is a waste of resources and makes peanut butter harder to use.

A lot of jellies, jams and preserves don't need refrigeration if you use a clean knife, don't get any bread crumbs in there and are probably going to empty that jar within two weeks.

[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Refrigerated peanut butter is a waste of resources and makes peanut butter harder to use.

Just speculation on my part, but I was leaving in the possibilery that some American-style heavily-modified PB could be at risk at room temp. For example, loaded with HF corn sweeteners, emulsifiers, etc.

I loved my college Nutrition class way back when, but I don't remember it covering stuff like this.

[–] FauxPseudo@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

That stuff has so much sugar in it that nothing will grow. Just like honey.

[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Common bacteria (etc) love various refined sugars in the presence of free water, but yeah, based on a couple quick searches just now, it doesn't seem like there's enough moisture for them in even American-style PB and salad dressings, etc. IIRC acidity also plays a role. (note: I'm talking as someone whose fridge has been on the fritz for a while!)

Just got back from the store. Will follow up on those messages in a bit.

[–] StickyDango@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yup, pH (acidity), water activity (moisture) play huge roles in shelf stability. We could get scientific, but it goes deep. To assist with those (Aw/pH), additives can be used to inhibit microbial growth, like sulphites, sodium benzoate.

I'm slow responding atm, too. I'm now overseas, so enjoying my time adventuring than being on me phone. 😁

[–] JohnnyEnzyme@piefed.social 2 points 1 day ago

I’m now overseas, so enjoying my time adventuring than being on me phone.

Oh, you naughty thing!

Anyway, good to hear, and thanks for adding on.