no mention of George Washington Carver yet hehe
Jams & jellies will keep okay in the pantry, but storing them there increases the likelihood of ants or other bugs getting into your cabinets to get at that sweet sugar as a result. Most of the labels for jams & jellies specify refrigeration after opening.
when Homer & Marge have the kids taken away from them by Social Services & they are attending the mandatory classes to get them back, the instructor says:
Goodman: There are a lot of little tricks to it, things you should have learned a long time ago. Such as, if you leave milk out, it can go sour. Put it in the refrigerator, or, failing that, a cool wet sack.
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And put your garbage in a garbage can, people. I can't stress that enough. Don't just throw it out the window.
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