1.) food & snacks; for example stick them in meatballs, shrimp, cheese bites.
2.) fruit; for individual pieces (use the bamboo sticks if you want to create a skewer).
3.) cupcakes and desserts.
Did you know that there is also a tiny secret message hiding in your cocktail umbrella? Manufacturers tuck a piece of Chinese newspaper into the top of the umbrella, which is a fun fact and while you might not be able to read it, it's a great conversation starter at your next party.