We still call them toothpicks, but I never use them for teeth. They’re mainly for testing the doneness of baked goods, particularly cakes. One box is probably a lifetime’s supply.

I did use them once to create a sculpture out of Peeps for Easter.

The round colored ones are usually called “party picks.” I don’t know why I have those. Maybe I used them for a party once or twice.

Do you have any so-called toothpicks in your kitchen cupboard?

Topics: baking, kitchen, cake, toothpicks, party picks, wooden sticks