Food Art

May 25, 2022

Mouthwatering “Dumplings Around the World” Party Shows the Vast Variety of Pocket Foods

The world of dumplings is vast, with a variety of styles and offerings. This broad category of food consists of dough that's wrapped around a filling and is often pinched closed. The dough itself can be a variety of starches (potatoes, flour, etc.) and the fillings can be sweet or savory. To see what such diversity looks like, get a glimpse at the impressive—and mouthwatering—spread that was at a Dumplings Around the World Party.

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April 18, 2022

Japanese Baker Serves Super Cute Cookies Shaped Like Adorable Little Hamsters

We're no stranger to animal-shaped treats. We've fawned over beloved animals taking shape as rabbit cakes, corgi buns, and cat loaves over the years, but it's not every day that you come across confections shaped like hamsters. Fortunately, dessert artist Mocha Mocha is filling that void with her tiny, cream-colored cookies. These adorable biscuits are modeled after adorably rotund hamsters, with oval-shaped bodies and rounded ears, feet, and tails.

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December 7, 2021

Healthcare Worker Creates Beautiful Buttercream Cakes That Look Like Embroidery and Macramé

For some folks, food is a form of artistic expression. Cakes, in particular, offer an unconventional canvas from which creative bakers can craft edible sculptures. Lauren Wodnicki, aka Lauren Loves Cake, creates confections that are as beautiful as they are tasty. Inspired by handicrafts like macramé and weaving, she uses buttercream to fashion an array of amazing desserts. When complete, they look like tapestries that are complete with intricate knotting and even beading.

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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.