Toothpicks are among the most straightforward of everyday items, but even they have functions hiding in plain sight.

The ideal biscuit is golden, flaky, and perfectly risen. However, slumping is an issue that happens far too often. Toothpicks ...

Ashlie D. Stevens is Salon's senior food editor. She is also an award-winning radio producer, editor and features writer — with a special emphasis on food, culture and subculture.

If you want to wear bootcut jeans, the ‘toothpick rule’ hack is the way to do it right By . Brooke Steinberg. Published April 29, 2025, 12:33 p.m. ET. You need big-zip energy for this.