- use the last pieces that you are sure will go stale, cut them into slices and freeze them for the next time you want a crusty piece of bread
- make a breakfast strata by soaking torn pieces with whisked egg and cheese, bake for 25 minutes or fry in a skillet. my favorite breakfast (and i'm not much on breakfast) is french toast made just like this.
- pulse in the food processor for bread crumbs
