Who would have thought a small piece of wood used for picking food out of people's teeth could be art? Burlingame resident Steven Backman saw the possibilities when he was 5 years old. Backman's love ...

For many home bakers, making fluffy biscuits can be tricky. While you might have followed your recipe to the letter, getting the perfect results can be about more than using ultra-cold butter and ...

Toothpicks may seem like ordinary objects, but they carry a rich and curious history dating back to ancient civilisations. From tools of hygiene to symbols of class, and even instruments of innovation ...