Around here, we recommend Worcestershire sauce. But then, California bears have a bit more refined palates..
Salt and pepper is easier to carry in the Ozarks.
We got a momma bear and cub hanging around our cabin, we got 4 neighbors within quarter mile surrounded by woods. Some of the neighbors have seen them but we haven’t. I told the Mrs. to look around before she moves around. Our little dog won’t do more than be an alarm.