I put stale bread in a double ziplock bag and put in freezer and add to it as i get more stale bread. Then when I want breadcrumbs, I take out the frozen bread and grate it up. If I want cubes for dressing, I take out what I need and cube it up. You can toast them crumbs or cubes in a low tempature oven if you want. ... View related article.
Be very careful about burning these kinds of logs in the stove. The wax can build up on the inside of pipe and chimney and cause a fire...I know, I had one. Firestarters are okay, but whole logs may be too much if used too often. One neat firestarter is to use pinecones. Melt candle wax, crayons, or parafin in a double boiler (be careful not to do over direct flame-another fire hazard). Put a piece of candle wick in each tin of a muffin tin and pour in some melted wax. Dip bottoms of pine cones in melted wax too, then place in each muffin tin with wax and wick. ... View related article.