You can also use mini marshmallows or other small candy pieces instead of toothpicks. Decorate a cake or cupcakes by pressing them into the icing to form designs (flowers, stars, hearts, etc.). Stick one into an olive and secure it to the rim of a martini glass. If you're using wooden toothpicks, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using so they don't burn on the grill. Use as skewers for shish kabobs – meat, vegetables, fruit, etc. These are great for parties because they look impressive but are very easy (and relatively inexpensive) to make ahead of time. Place these upright in a block of Styrofoam or floral foam placed inside an attractive container (a clean coffee can wrapped in pretty paper makes an inexpensive but nice holder). Make "cheese straws" by wrapping sharp cheddar cheese around the middle of each pick so that it looks like a miniature broomstick. This is a fun activity to do with kids – they'll love being able to eat their artwork when they're done! Create a fruit arrangement by impaling various fruits (such as grapes, strawberries, orange slices, pineapple chunks, etc.) on toothpicks and arranging them on a platter or in a decorative basket. If you're using long toothpicks (at least 4 inches), you can get really creative and make all sorts of interesting patterns and designs. Use to skewer appetizers such as small pieces of chicken or shrimp wrapped in bacon meatballs tiny quiches etc. Make mini kabobs by threading small chunks of cheese, fruit, meat, etc. You can find these at most party stores and many kitchen specialty shops. For an added touch of elegance (and safety), you can buy special "swizzle sticks" made just for this purpose – they often have decorative tops that are fun and festive. Garnish with olives, cherries, citrus fruits, etc., using toothpicks to secure them to the rim of the glass. Use as stirrers in mixed drinks such as martinis, Manhattans, etc. Arrange them artfully on a platter with soy sauce and wasabi (or another suitable condiment) for dipping.
Serve sushi rolls or miniature quiche appetizers impaled on toothpicks. Make mini flags for cupcakes or food on skewers
Hold up half of an hors d'oeuvre while the other half is in the oven Make a temporary fix for a wobbly table Made with basic ingredients found at most bars and known for being elegant, the drink has become a classic likely to not go out of style easily.- Stick it in between the cracks of your door to keep bugs out Now, the constitution of the martini varies with personal taste. Early martinis used gin and vermouth in the ratio 1:1, but the amount of gin has gone up over the years. Traditionally, a martini is made with gin and vermouth shaken or stirred with ice (ingredients like maraschino liqueur and bitters were later dropped). Since then, the martini’s popularity has only soared and it even became a favourite with Ernest Hemingway, Franklin D. In his book, he says that the drink was mixed in the 19th century. Conrad III believed that a gold miner ordered a refreshing drink on his way to the town of Martinez, which came to be known as the martini. The other story about the history of the martini says that author Barnaby Conrad III, who wrote a book about the creation of the martini called ‘The Martini: An Illustrated History of an American Classic,’ claimed the cocktail was invented in San Francisco.