Give the ubiquitous plastic straw a second life by repurposing it as a DIY cherry pitter. That way you can neatly and easily render them ready for pies, smoothies, compotes, etc… without making your kitchen look like a scene from Dexter.
Learn how from this lady on youtube (the action starts at 0:46).
And remember: if the straw starts to get all nubby on the end just cut it down to a new fresh part, dawg!