41.   The idea came from an old kitchen towel that Ms. Mantel picked up at a local flea market.

42.   The kitchen towel keeps the crust from hardening.

43.   Top with another kitchen towel, and press out as much water as possible.

44.   Transfer toasted nuts to a bowl lined with a large clean kitchen towel.

45.   Use potholders or kitchen towels when picking up hot dishes.

46.   Using a clean kitchen towel, pat the slices until they are very dry.

47.   Using a kitchen towel to protect your hand, ease the pit off the blade.

48.   Wash all the chicken pieces in cold water and pat dry with kitchen towels.

49.   With a slotted spoon, carefully transfer chard to a clean kitchen towel.

50.   Wrap the pasta in a clean kitchen towel.