Food Art

June 2, 2017

20+ Black Wedding Cakes That Add Goth-Inspired Flair to a Special Affair

Cakes are definitely having a moment. Whether they’re masquerading as prickly cacti or dripping with sweet decadence, turning dessert into art is en vogue—not to mention delicious. The same goes for wedding cakes. Although we’ve seen some spectacular geodes and galaxy-inspired creations, dark wedding cakes are arguably the most stunning of all. Channeling your inner goth, these multi-tiered creations feature black icing and fondant that adds a dramatic flair to the special affair.

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May 1, 2017

Chef Creates “Sushi Shoes” for People Who Love Food and Fashion

Simultaneously skilled both in art and in cooking, Milan-based sushi chef Yujia Hu creates one-of-a-kind onigiri art. The quirky culinary artist assembles detailed miniature shoes made out of sushi ingredients—aptly being known as sushi shoes. This includes exactly what you'd expect to find in a traditional sushi roll: sashimi, seaweed, and rice. Though the shoes' compositions are conventional, their meticulously arranged designs are anything but. By looking closely at real-life shoes, Hu can carefully craft tiny and tasty replicas of contemporary footwear fashion.

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April 20, 2017

Goth Ice Cream Cone is All Black with a Secret Ingredient That’s Actually Good for You

Creative food trends have seemed to dominate 2017 so far, but hey, we’re not complaining. Not only do these unconventional edibles look delicious, but they make eating a memorable experience. One of the latest in unique foods is being called a goth waffle cone—a black ice cream cone that holds colorful flavors of soft serve ice cream. Available at the Los Angeles-based shop Little Damage, they’ve managed to make a childhood treat look positively spooky.

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April 4, 2017

Brooklyn Bakery’s ‘Spaghetti Donut’ Serves a Whole Savory Meal in One Edible Ring

Brooklyn bakery Pop Pasta is serving up the newest donut fad—the spaghetti donut. If you're someone who thinks pasta tastes better the second day, after the sauce has soaked in, then you'll want try Pop Pasta. Inspired by the classic frittata di pasta from Naples, Italy, Pop Pasta adds a decidedly American twist by transforming it into a baked donut.

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