Dear Humans,

I bought bread the other day and noticed a loaf that didn’t have the heel crusts. The company decided that none of their customers actually eats the heel of the loaf, so they just got rid of them.

I admit that I don’t eat the heels of a loaf unless I’m really desperate for a PBJ and that’s all that’s left. But I see their use. Because after I lose the twist tie to the bread bag (and I always lose the twist tie) the heel helps block air from getting to the rest of the loaf and making a sandwich-worthy slice of bread hard and stale.

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I feel like the heel of a loaf of bread. And it’s nice to remember that I’m still making a contribution, small and hidden though it may be.

Sincerely,

Mr. Curt