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Peanut Butter Passion & Reforming a Reading Habit

This excerpt discusses the authorS strong preference for a specific brand of peanut butter and their recent efforts to rekindle a reading habit.

Peanut Butter Obsession:

The author is clearly a peanut butter aficionado, emphasizing the difference between good and great peanut butter. They enthusiastically recommend Manilife “deep roast” crunchy PB, praising its:

* Bold Flavor: Described as “big, bold, and rubbly,” “deep, dark, and complex.”
* Savory Balance: The dash of salt prevents the “sickliness” of lighter roasts.
* Perfect consistency: stiff and sticky, ideal for PB&J sandwiches.
* Ethical & Health Considerations: No palm oil, B-Corp certification (sustainability), and use of high-oleic nuts.
* crunchy is King: A firm declaration of their preference for crunchy peanut butter.

The author injects humor into their praise, playfully comparing the peanut butter’s complexity to their own personality.

Reforming a Reading Habit:

The author admits to feeling ashamed of their infrequent reading of physical books despite being a writer. They acknowledge consuming a lot of online content but lacking in “IRL” fiction. The excerpt sets the stage for a discussion about their efforts to improve their reading habits, noting that even reading one book a month was an exaggeration. The accompanying photo shows a selection of “mid-intellect novels,” suggesting a deliberate choice to engage with more substantial reading material without pretension.