On Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 8:55:17 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> On Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 8:03:54 PM UTC-4, James wrote:
> > I've never bought toothpicks before. Been to 3 grocery stores and
> > they only carry round toothpicks.
>
> If you have relatives/friends in Latin America - ask them to mail you a supply LOL I cannot find them anymore .. we call them Palillos .. luv the flat ones the are great for serving 'snacks' ... olives, etc. and I use them all the time to 'lace' closed my chiles rellenos they don't tear the chiles - good luck!

I don't get why people want to use those skinny, weak-ass, toothpicks. They bend as soon as you try to use 'em. Round toothpicks are a great improvement in design. They will not twist or bend. The only thing flat toothpicks are good for is shimming up wood screw holes so you can get a screw in there securely.

The best toothpicks are Japanese style toothpicks. These have one end that you can break off which keeps the working end off the table. Really clever!

http://www.hi-id.com/atcl/2008/04/Ja...oothpick-2.jpg