Problem: Cakes on display that go a bit stale where they've been cut. Solution: Plastic, hinged, see-through inserts that can be placed inside missing wedges to keep edges fresh. [more inside]
posted by sarelicar on Jan 22, 2009 - 11 answers

I made a tuna sandwich for lunch and left it at home. Will it still be edible? [more inside]
posted by seiryuu on Mar 16, 2007 - 73 answers

Does bread ever get too stale to be useful for something? [more inside]
posted by Caviar on Feb 19, 2007 - 19 answers

Why does my bread become *hard* when stale, yet my crackers (graham, oreos) become *soft* when stale?
posted by 777 on Nov 8, 2006 - 9 answers

What can I do with just-turned-stale bread, besides make French toast?
posted by Lisa S on Oct 26, 2006 - 34 answers

What's the best way to keep a cake from going stale? [more inside]
posted by bpt on Apr 5, 2006 - 14 answers

A while ago I bought some protein powder; work and study conspired against me and it never got used. The best before date is February. My question is will the expiry of the best before date make it any less effective? Is it possible for it to go off?
posted by Rc on Jan 28, 2006 - 7 answers

How can I keep the clean t-shirts hanging in my closet from getting that stinky/stale/sour smell? [more inside]
posted by RoseovSharon on Sep 10, 2005 - 13 answers