Grow your own sweet potatoes – secure your spuds with toothpicks over a jar of water till they sprout. Then, plant them in your garden!
Fancy that stuffed chicken you saw on your local cooking channel? Give it a try and use toothpicks to secure the sides – the prevents the filling from spilling out of your meats!
Unfinished birthday cakes can also be kept fresh with slices of bread secured with toothpicks. Simply cover the sliced edges of the cake and place it back in the fridge!