Food Art

March 21, 2017

20+ Mouthwatering Dishes of Comfort Food From Around the World

No matter where you live, you’ve probably got some version of comfort food. It’s the type of dish that’s associated with nostalgia; this is something that your mom might make for you when you’re sick, or food that you'll indulge in if you’ve had a bad day. When you take that first bite, you immediately feel better—like suddenly, you’re transported home. Comfort food means different things across cultures. And, there’s no definitive dish in any given place.

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February 21, 2017

Clever Tea Packaging Comes in Book-Shaped Tins Inspired by Classic Novels

We all know that you're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but what about loose leaf tea? Inspired by the decorative jackets of iconic novels, pun-loving tea shop NovelTeas has brewed a collection of book-shaped tea tins that cleverly reference well-known literature and “reflect and arouse interest in certain classic masterpieces.” Each colorful canister is cunningly disguised as a beautifully decorated hardback book.

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February 10, 2017

Baker Creates Spectacular Animal Constellation Cookies and Cakes

Self-taught baker and author Heather Baird focuses her website, Sprinkle Bakes, on her inventive sweet treats. Her out of this world desserts reach new heights with her latest confection—constellation animal cookies. Looking like they came straight from a far off galaxy, these cute desserts are a mix of colorful fondant over a dark chocolate animal cookie. It's not the first time that Baird, who was an aspiring artist, has created galaxy-themed desserts.

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January 26, 2017

Delightful Rose-Shaped Scoops of Gelato Are Popping Up All Over Instagram

First, there were the adorable fish-shaped cones. Then, alcohol-infused ice cream made its boozy debut. And now, social media has been abuzz with a new frozen treat trend: flower gelato. Created by i-Creamy, a Sydney-based gelateria, the rose-shaped scoops are a fancy and floral alternative to the traditional ice cream cone. Using a special silver spatula, delicate “petals” are gently scooped from the gelato tubs.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.