engineered celery straw with hollow center

We have the folks at Duda Farm Fresh Foods to thank for finally finding a purpose for celery's existence. They have engineered celery stalks that are grown with hollow centers -- the perfect shape for sipping your Bloody Mary. But the celery straw's functions don't stop there. The creators suggest some other things you can do with the straw:

These "celery straws" can hold a hidden cream cheese or peanut butter surprise.

Sounds tasty.

Watch for the edible sip sticks to start appearing at restaurants and hotels soon.

[from Neatorama via CoolBusinessIdeas]