This photo taken May 31, 2009 shows Leftover Bread and Tomato Salad. One of the best ways to stretch your budget is to not waste any food you have brought into the house, even bread going stale. This Leftover Bread and Tomato Salad makes flavorful use of any crusty bread you may have around. (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)

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Two ways to use up old bread

The best bet for stretching your food budget - use every bit of what you buy. Even stale bread.

• By ncs-import
• July 7, 2009