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Color me impressed! I've only ever seen people at my local coffee shops doing the standard swirly leaf design thing that doesn't require any extra tools. This is involved and amazing. Steam me some milk! I have to practice!

When I was a kid I was obsessed with those fancy chocolates that look like seashells. They are used to spectacular effect here. At first I thought those were real shells! I'm filing this one away for ideas later in the year for sure.

If you make cookie dough truffles and make them look like cookies on a stick, are they cookies?

I've seen plenty of heart shaped pizzas before but I've never seen anyone go so far as to shape the pepperoni. Genius! I would pull each pepperoni off individually and say "I love you" each time to whoever bought me this. The most direct way to my heart is surely through salty foods.

Have you guys ever heard of using Jell-O to color popcorn? I'm seriously intrigued! I'm a big fan of caramel corn, chocolate corn, kettle corn, why not a little fruit flavor now and again? I think cherry popcorn could be a pretty fantastic treat. BRB, buying Jell-O.

It's pretty nasty out these days what with all the rain, snow, wind, chilly chilly brrr. Let's take a moment to remember sunny days on the beach. Aaaaaahhhhhh... isn't that better?

Have you started stuffing your face with corned beef and cabbage yet? Are you 4 Guinnesses deep? Have you been pinched or kissed? Go crazy, dye the river green, gorge on Irish cheddar and remember to drink lots of water and take some ibuprofen before bed.

Pasta is my #1 true love for life. I've never understood how anyone can give up pasta for a low-carb lifestyle or eat nasty whole grain pasta to be healthier. To those who have to give it up because of celiac or a wheat allergy, I weep for you. I could never. I would die. I'm so glad it loves me back.

We've seen our fair share of Mario cakes over the years here, but I've never seen one with cookies as characters and blocks. I love the extra dimension it adds to the overall theme. The surprise rainbow layers inside is just, well, you know...

When presented with a selection of cupcakes such as this, how on earth do you make a choice?! That little red rose in the front is calling to me, it's voice is sugary, soothing, seductive. "I look like embossed wallpaper, my rose looks like a real flower, don't you want a little taste?"

I always adored this book as a kid. I would have been over the moon with a caterpillar I could eat!

These matches are "strike anywhere" because hunger really can take over when you're not expecting it!

Who doesn't love a surprise in their treats? Of course, when that surprise is a happy treat itself, not, like, a worm or something. Finding a heart in your cupcake is like finding a love note. It makes you feel special to know that someone cares enough to make a gesture.

What sorcery, what devilry, what evil tricks were used to shape the yolks but not the whites of those hard boiled eggs?! I would like to learn this secret magic! Teach me your ways, o dark one!

The first time I ever saw eggs in a basket was in a black and white slapstick comedy from the 40s. I wish I could remember what the movie was. I was watching late at night probably about 12 years ago now and was so inspired by this snack they ate onscreen that I had to make it immediately. It has since become a standby snack that I will eat at any time of day. Nowadays I add Sriracha and maybe some quick sauteed greens and call it lunch. Excuse me, I have to go turn on the stove now.

Oh cakey bear, you make red bean pudding so enticing. If that bowl were bigger I'd take a dip with you but as it is I think I'm gonna have to nom you.