Breadcrumbs seem like the kind of pantry staple that lasts forever, in the same category as sugar , honey , and white rice . They are dry, shelf-stable, and come in a sealed container. But open that canister after a year and you will understand why there is a date on i… Read more
I was rolling the living room ceiling and misjudged the angle. A line of white latex paint crossed the front of my shirt before I could react. I did what seemed obvious: grabbed a wet cloth and blotted at it. The paint smeared sideways. I ran it under the tap. It faded… Read more
Pork rinds occupy an unusual position in the snack food world. They are made from animal protein, which normally means a short shelf life. But the way they are processed, fried at high heat until virtually all moisture is driven out, puts them much closer to a cracker … Read more
The shirt came back from a wedding in June and went straight into the closet. I did not look at it closely until October, when I pulled it out for another event. Under the arms, the white had turned the specific pale yellow that means the stain has been sitting there f… Read more