Hey there, Happy Friday Eve. Here's some stuff.Corey Got In A Fight With Her HusbandAnd she blames Marcus. Marcus bullies her in the morning, Jeff bullies her in the afternoon. She needs a break.Foods You're Storing IncorrectlyButter: Salted butter can hang out on the counter for a couple of days and still be safe, especially if your kitchen stays below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Unsalted butter, though, is more delicate and should live in the fridge.Opened Canned Goods: Once you o...
Hey there, Happy Friday Eve. Here's some stuff.
Corey Got In A Fight With Her Husband
And she blames Marcus. Marcus bullies her in the morning, Jeff bullies her in the afternoon. She needs a break.
Foods You're Storing Incorrectly
- Butter: Salted butter can hang out on the counter for a couple of days and still be safe, especially if your kitchen stays below 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Unsalted butter, though, is more delicate and should live in the fridge.
- Opened Canned Goods: Once you open that can of tuna, soup, or beans, it’s time to pop it in the fridge. While some fruits may last a little at room temp, it’s best to transfer leftovers into a glass or plastic container to preserve flavor.
- Eggs: In the U.S., eggs are washed before sale, which removes their protective layer and makes refrigeration essential. Leave them out for too long and bacteria can sneak in through the shell. Keep them in their carton, in the coldest part of your fridge.
- Flour: White flour is pretty chill in the pantry, but whole wheat flour is a little high-maintenance. It can go rancid faster because of its oils. To make it last, keep it in an airtight container and consider stashing it in the fridge or even the freezer. Bonus: no surprise funky smells when you bake.
- Hot Sauce: Hot sauce doesn’t have to be refrigerated, but doing so helps preserve its punchy flavor for longer. If you’re not a frequent hot sauce user, go ahead and pop it in the fridge. The spice level won’t fade, and your tacos will thank you. The USDA says you should consume the bottle within six months of putting it in your pantry.
- Jams and Jellies: Once opened, these sugary spreads belong in the fridge to prevent mold and yeast growth. Low-sugar varieties are especially sensitive and can spoil faster. Keep them cool and they’ll stay delicious for up to a year.
- Ketchup: You can leave ketchup out if stored at room temperature, but it’ll stay fresher much longer if you refrigerate it after opening. You can even stash it in the fridge door for easy access because it’s less temperature-sensitive than milk or eggs.
- Maple Syrup: Unopened syrup lasts ages in the pantry, but once it’s open, move it to the fridge. According to the USDA, unopened syrup in plastic bottles can last two years in the pantry and up to two years if its refrigerated. If the syrup is sold in glass bottles, it will remain fresh in the pantry for a whopping four years from date of purchase…and indefinitely if you stick it in the refrigerator.
- Mayonnaise: That creamy jar of mayo is not something to mess around with. After opening, keep it in the fridge door and use it within two months. And don’t freeze it or it’ll separate and get weird.
- Peanut Butter: Regular peanut butter is fine in the pantry. It can stay fresh for up to two years unopened, and another three months after its opened. But if you go the natural route, it’s best to keep it chilled to prevent the oils from going off.
- Pickles and Olives: If they’re swimming in brine and sealed tight, pickles are generally safe at room temp for short periods. But once opened, keep them in the fridge for max crunch and freshness. The same goes for olives, just make sure they’re always submerged in liquid. For best freshness, refrigerated pickles in brine should be eaten within one to three months after they’ve been opened, but canned olives should be eaten within two weeks.
- Salad Dressing: If your dressing was sold cold, it should stay cold even before opening. Once that seal is broken, creamy dressings last about a month and vinaigrettes a little longer. Unopened creamy or vinaigrette salad dressing that weren’t sold cold can stay ok in the pantry for up to six months, but they should be put in the fridge once you open them.
Signs You're Struggling With Bore-Out
Common signs experts say might indicate you’re experiencing boreout include:
- Feeling uninterested in tasks and mentally checked out
- Faking being busy to look productive
- Seeing no opportunity for growth or promotion
- Spending time on non-work activities like scrolling or taking extra-long breaks
- Making careless mistakes, feel sluggish, and question your value at work
- Isolating from coworkers and experience low mood or apathy
To fix boreout, experts suggest:
- Acknowledging the problem — Recognizing boreout is the first step toward change
- Talking to your manager — Ask for new challenges or more meaningful responsibilities
- Adding variety — Volunteer for different projects or collaborate with new people
- Gamifying your tasks — Turn boring work into a competition with yourself or coworkers
- Changing your environment — If possible, mix up your routine or workspace
- Reconnecting with others — Build relationships beyond small talk to boost engagement
Second Date Update
Declan and Taylor got coffee in Sausalito, then took a drive through the Marin Headlands. What could have caused her to ghost?
