Kitchen tips

Moisten the crust of a stale, mold-free loaf and warm it briefly in the oven. The crumb softens temporarily and the crust can turn crisp again.

When a package says to use it within a few days after opening, write the actual date on it immediately. No more guessing later.

For bumpy ginger, a teaspoon is often faster, cleaner, and less wasteful than a knife.