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September 11, 2019

Brilliant Food Artist Turns Boring Cakes into Imaginative Miniature Scenes of Life

Italian pastry chef Matteo Stucchi creates desserts that not only look delicious, but they also double as fantastical miniature worlds. The 26-year-old’s playful culinary creations feature tiny figurines that are cleverly placed among his cakes to appear as though they’re farming candied land and exploring sugary terrains. Stucchi has a dedicated Instagram fan base of over 200,000 followers, and it’s clear to see why.

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August 2, 2019

These Crafty Cakes Look Like They’re Covered in Elaborate Embroidered Patterns

For years, self-described “flour child” Leslie Vigil has wowed us with her beautiful, blossoming buttercream cakes.

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July 25, 2019

Artist Transforms Fresh Foods into Mind-Bending Arrangements of Tasty Patterns

There are few things as visually soothing as objects neatly organized.

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June 17, 2019

Baker Crafts Epic Millennium Falcon Cake Featuring Details That Are Out of This World

Many contemporary bakers get creative with cake decorating, resulting in incredible edible sculptures, but Maddie Lu goes above and beyond with her incredible Millennium Falcon cake. Star Wars fans will appreciate the level of detail the talented food artist has put into the design—the edible spaceship looks just like it belongs in the films.

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June 6, 2019

Artist Brilliantly Cuts and Arranges Food into Perplexing Compositions

Of all the places to find artistic inspiration, Japanese art director Yuni Yoshida finds it in her kitchen fruit bowl.

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May 22, 2019

Fiery Photos Reimagine Hot & Spicy KFC Chicken as Cinematic Explosions

Many people are familiar with KFC’s “finger lickin’ good” food, but have you ever considered it as a creative medium?

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May 15, 2019

Magical Cup of Coffee Comes with Floating Cotton Candy Cloud That “Rains” Sugar

In the age of Instagram, cafes all over the world are constantly coming up with new ways to turn a traditional cup of coffee into a picture-perfect spectacle. If you thought rainbow lattes and marshmallow cats were magical, wait until you get wind of Sweet Little Rain, a new creation by Chinese cafe chain Mellower Coffee. A literal storm in a teacup, Sweet Little Rain is no ordinary brew.

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March 18, 2019

Restaurant Serves Custom 3D-Printed Sushi Based on Diner’s Biological Samples

Whether you’re vegan or gluten-free, many restaurants today will happily cater to your dietary needs.

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November 27, 2018

This Baker Makes Amazing Cakes With Edible Galaxies and Secret Gardens Within

From buttercream flowers to geode-inspired icing, we’ve seen many awe-inspiring cakes that capture the beauty of nature.

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August 15, 2018

Baker Tops Nature-Inspired Cakes with Realistic Buttercream Botanicals

Cake art is more popular than ever, with many bakers creating sweet treats that not only taste good, but are a feast for the eyes too. One creative chef to do so is self-confessed “buttercream enthusiast” Leslie Vigil. The California-based artist is part of Tasteful Cakes, a family-owned cake shop that specializes in delectable desserts that look almost too good to eat.

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