We all remember getting home and tearing through the cupboards and the fridge like a Tasmanian devil. No box of granola, cup of yogurt or almost-stale cracker was safe. When it hits 3 p.m. today, your ...

Q. Is there a way to freshen pretzels or crackers that have gone slightly stale? Maybe in the oven or microwave? A. Crackers, chips and other snacks go stale because moisture has gotten to them, ...

Toast stale chips and crackers for a minute or two in a regular or toaster oven to crisp them right back up. This works for bread, too -- day-or-two-old bread turns into perfectly acceptable toast.