EDIBLE?: You pull a potato out of the bag, and it has eyes all over. And it’s sprouting.

Can you still eat it?

Farmers’ Almanac says yes, but …

If it’s soft, it’s no good. If it’s still firm, remove and discard the sprouts before cooking the spud.

These days, saving money is paramount, and that means using up the food you just didn’t get to yet. Like crystalized honey. While it may have formed crystals, real honey never goes bad. The crystals are from the high sugar and low water content.

Farmers’ Almanac offers this: “The good news is that you can easily de-crystallize honey in your kitchen. To do so, place a glass jar of honey in a pot of water on the stove top. The water should reach no higher than three quarters up the sides of the jar. Heat water in the pot over low to medium heat. Once the water is hot, stir the honey. Continue to stir gently every few minutes to dissolve the crystals. Once done, remove the hot honey jar with a jar lifter and set on a towel to cool slowly on your kitchen counter.”

What about those items with a “best by” date on them?

“The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) advises that eggs, for example, are safe to use three to five weeks after purchase if kept in the coldest part of the refrigerator, not the door. Refrigerated milk can typically be used up to one week past the printed date. When in doubt, check for a sour or unpleasant smell or change in texture before drinking.”

Butter can be stored and used a month or so after the printed date when refrigerated in packaging at 40°F or below.