Food Art

January 5, 2016

Artist Creates Food-Shaped Purses to Add a Tasty Touch of Whimsy to Any Wardrobe

Dutch artist Rommy Kuperus designs with three F's in mind: food, fashion, and fun. To complete her colorful and expressive outfits, the creative dresser produces her own cuisine-inspired fashion accessories because she doesn't want to leave her favorite foods in the kitchen. To take these delicious treats with her wherever she goes, Kuperus mainly incorporates them into purse designs that have a sense of humor.

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August 21, 2015

21 Watermelon Sculptures That Are Too Skillfully Crafted to Eat

Artists across the globe have utilized watermelons as an unexpected canvas for their imaginative creations. For centuries, fruit carving has been a respected art in Thailand and was used solely for decorating royal tables. Now, this uncommon skill has been adopted by others who see watermelons as more than tasty treats. From geometric sculptures to intricate floral arrangements and impressive animals, these creatives have carved this summer fruit into edible, museum-worthy pieces.

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April 28, 2015

Bundt Cake Tutorial Reveals a Surprise Bigfoot Figure When Sliced Open

As Bigfoot believers might tell you, you'll never know when the elusive cryptid will show up. It could even be in something like a baked good! Food writer Jenn Fujikawa created a Bigfoot Bundt Cake tutorial that features Sasquatch hidden beneath the surface. At first glance, it looks like your average sweet treat, but once it's sliced open, the cake reveals an awesome surprise.

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April 28, 2014

Minature Olive Pit Sculpture Masterfully Carved in China in 1737

If no one told you, then you'd probably never guess that this intricate sculpture was carved from the pit of an olive. Chinese artist Ch'en Tsu-chang crafted it in 1737, and this miniature artwork stands at only 16 millimeters tall and 34 millimeters wide. It follows the shape of the pit and depicts a small boat with eight figures, each of which has its own expression and action.

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