Hop Down the Bunny Trail for These Easter Treats (Second Edition)

Posted by historymaniacmegan on February 19, 2016

Shortly after Saint Patrick’s day comes Easter, which consists of bunnies, flowers, butterflies, bright pastel colors, lambs, chicks, ducks, and colored eggs. I know I’m writing this in late February, which is a little early. But this year Easter falls in March and soon it will be upon us before we know it. So I want to get my Easter stuff in as early as I can. Nevertheless, last year I published a bunch of Easter posts and they were a huge success. So I decided to do Easter again this year. Still, it’s more of a religious holiday to celebrate the miraculous resurrection of Christ which commends the triumph of life over death as well as the coming of spring and the birth of new life. Yet, to me, it’s more of a holiday for children than adults. After all, I tended to enjoy the holiday more when I was a kid than as an adult, which basically consists of going to my grandparents’ house and socializing with relatives. Oh, and watching your younger cousins find eggs. However, that it’s named after a pagan goddess, Easter isn’t a pagan holiday that’s also known as Pasch as in paschal season which is linked to the Jewish feast of Passover that Christians d0n’t even celebrate. But we call it Easter because it sounds much better than “Pasch” which sounds like something a hipster would name their dog. But in a lot of countries in Europe and Latin America it’s called Pascha. Of course, as with most holidays, it’s celebrated with food as you may see. So for your reading pleasure, I give you another treasure trove of Easter treats.

Start your Easter morning with some pineapple bunny and fruit salad.

The bunny is made from pineapple but with blueberry attributes. It’s also surrounded by strawberries and more blueberries.

2. With Easter egg cookies, you can decorate them however you’d like.

I’m sure these were made at some fancy bakery. But you get the idea about decorating Easter egg cookies.

3. If you aren’t up to making a bunny cake, how about a cake of bunny peeps in the carrot patch?

Yes, I know the peep bunnies aren’t edible. But still, it seems pretty easy to make as well as adorable.

4. This year forget chocolate bunnies and try some chocolate sheep.

Okay, these are chocolate lamb cookies you have to assemble. But you get the idea. Besides, these are cute.

5. This Easter, impress your family with this Easter basket cake.

Yes it looks as if it’s from a bakery. And I’m not sure you can eat the handle. Still, I like it.

6. Serve your guests this Easter with some bunny fruit salad.

In this dish, the bunny is carved from watermelon and fitted with fruity attributes. Very clever if I do say so myself.

7. Wish good luck this Easter with these fortune cookies.

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Seems like they have fortune cookies for every occasion. Still, the bunnies and chicks are cute.

8. Nothing brings the spirit of Easter like these bunny biscuits.

Now biscuits and buns may seem like the same. But they have a rather different composition. Still, these bunnies are adorable.

9. If you like spring flowers, then these cookies should be a real treat.

I guess these were professionally made since they’d take a lot of time to decorate. But these are very pretty.

10. For the kids, I’m sure an edible Eater basket would do just fine.

The basket is made from melted marshmallows and Fruity Pebbles. But it’s not the most inedible thing about this item.

11. If you like Twinkies, then you’ll like these bunny cars.

Since Hostess went, I’m not sure if they even make Twinkies anymore. Still, you have to admire the simple creativity to make these.

12. This Easter, these marshmallow peep cookies are sure to satisfy.

I may not have had these in my life. But I’m positive that they’re way more edible than the real thing. Trust me.

13. Grace your veggie platter this year with a cauliflower bunny.

Well, this one has a cauliflower face, cucumber ears, olive eyes and mouth, a cherry tomato nose, and carrot whiskers. Nevertheless, it’s cute.

14. If you love butterflies, then you’ll like these cookies on your Easter dessert platter.

I guess these were made in the bakery. Nevertheless, I do like how each butterfly is decorated.

15. This year put your Easter cupcakes in small flower pots instead.

Sure the flowers might be fake and inedible. But at least you can reuse the pots and eat the chocolate dirt.

16. If you like hats, then these Easter bonnet cookies will suit your fancy.

May not be the Easter bonnets I posted on last year. But they will do quite nicely.

17. This Easter, you can’t do wrong with having a chick cheese ball on your appetizer platter.

From a standpoint, this doesn’t seem hard to make. After all, it requires only few attributes like eyes, beak, and feet.

18. Celebrate Easter this year with some bird nests bakes.

I know these aren’t for dessert. And I’m not sure what food item they’re supposed to be. But they sure look tasty.

19. It’s not Easter until you serve some coconut chicks.

I’m not a fan of coconut. However, I think these chicks are so irresistibly adorable.

20. If you like flowers, then serve them as sandwich cookies on sticks.

Well, these cookies are served in a pot of M&Ms. But you can’t help but adore them.

21. For a more healthy Easter treat, you can’t get wrong with colored strawberries.

These are decorated like colored eggs. And while they aren’t ovals, they might do.

22. For your kids, an Easter lunch like this won’t disappoint them.

This one includes, cheese shells as dirt, roast beef bunny, and green been grass. I’m sure a lot of kids would love this.

23. Nothing makes Easter worthwhile than an Easter basket dip on your veggie tray.

And it doesn’t hurt that it has a bread handle as well as served with lettuce and carrot bits. Pretty clever, I say.

24. This Easter morning, wake up to some bunny pancakes for breakfast.

Now that seems that a lot of pancakes went into making that bunny. Kind of think that’s a little overdoing it.

25. You heard of deviled eggs? Well, feast your eyes on jello eggs.

Yes, they kind of look like deviled eggs. But they’re made out of jello and are used for dessert.

26. For Easter Sunday morning, there’s no better breakfast than a cinnabun bunny.

Yes, they might not be very good for you. But at least these are distinguishable by serving. Unlike the bunny pancakes, on the other hand.

27. Nothing makes Easter better than these flower pretzel treats.

Compared to some of the other stuff on here so far, these seem rather easy to make. All you need are pretzel sticks, M&Ms, jellybeans, icing, and small wafers.

28. For all you holier than thou types, these empty tomb treats will give you much rejoicing.

Religious or not, you have to admire the use of chocolate donuts in this one. Also, it doesn’t seem hard to make either.

29. If you’re not a fan of bunnies, this lamb cake is for you.

This one is easier to make than the lamb cake I showed last year. Just decorate a regular cake with marshmallows and other attributes.

30. This Easter, impress your relatives with this fruit bunny.

Kind of makes it seem like this bunny is wearing goggles. But I understand those are eyes.

31. Nothing makes your Easter brighter than cupcakes forming a flower.

And I’m sure it took a lot of cupcakes to make something like this. The center ones have blackberries on top.

32. For your Easter dessert platter, chick cups will make a suitable addition.

I think these are made like peanut butter cups but with chicks instead. Still, thee are so cute.

33. I guess this gives a whole new meaning to the term, “carrot cake.”

After all, this cake seems like it’s surrounded by carrots. Not sure about the filling though.

34. For those who like sheep, you can’t go wrong with these cupcakes.

These cupcakes are decorated with marshmallows to resemble wool. Nevertheless, these remind me of the sheep from Wallace and Gromit for some reason. Must be the heads.

35. If you think Reese’s Easter egg candies look too much like turds, these peanut butter chocolate eggs might be a great alternative.

At least you can decorate these with sprinkles. And that’s sometimes better than whatever Reese’s releases during the holidays.

36. It’s not Easter until you feast your eyes on an Easter basket cake like this.

Yes, this is another Easter basket cake. But it’s different from the other one. Like 2-dimensional.

37. Who says you can’t have bunnies or flowers on one cake?

I know this was almost certainly professionally made. But still, who can ever resist this cute and flowery bunny face?

38. If you like carrots, then this veggie tray arrangement is for you.

Consists of sliced carrots and broccoli. Yet, will go great with the cauliflower bunny.

39. This Easter, treat your kids to some healthy snacks such as this chick in the nest.

I think the chick is made from a slice of pineapple. And the nest is of pretzel sticks and Kix. Still, so cute.

40. When it comes to Rice Krispie treats, these bunnies are hard to resist.

I’m sure the ears aren’t edible. But I did a lot of Rice Krispie eggs last year. So I think I should do bunnies this time.

41. You can’t celebrate Easter without including these bunny cake pops.

Sure the ears may be made from inedible sugar wax. But you have to admit, these are adorable.

42. I’m sure you wouldn’t find an Easter lunch like this on the bunny trail.

Consists of bunnies made of sandwiches and cheese. But above all, it’s guaranteed to melt your heart.

43. Celebrate Easter on your dessert platter with these marshmallow bunny pops.

Unlike the bunny peeps, you can eat these. Still, so cute if you ask me.

44. For an Easter snack, these chick cheese and crackers are hard to resist.

Sure they may be of different cheeses. But they’ll surely melt in your heart as well as your mouth.

45. Start your Easter Sunday brunch with an egg salad chick sandwich.

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I know that chicks come from chicken eggs. Fertilized or not, I’m not sure of what to make of of this.

46. For an Easter lunch or dinner, you can’t go wrong with a bunny burger.

Bunny is of a burger that has cheese attributes. Comes with a carrot and cheesy rice.

47. For an easy Easter cupcake design, try bird nests.

They require coconut and Peanut M&Ms. Seems rather simple enough.

48. For a more unconventional Easter treat, these bunny butt silhouettes are just for you.

These are made from marshmallows or possibly Oreos. But they’re adorable nonetheless.

49. This Easter, it won’t hurt if you take a slice of some carrot cheese cake.

Now I know that carrot cake contains carrots. Not sure about carrot cheese cake though. Probably not.

50. For celebrating Christ’s resurrection, these cupcakes are just the treat.

I’m not sure if these cupcakes are appropriate for celebrating Easter, for obvious reasons. But they seem rather simple to make if you get my drift.

51. When it comes to Easter desserts, Easter basket cookie cups will do quite nicely.

Decorations include jellybeans, licorice, and coconut. Still, quite clever if you ask me.

52. For an Easter dessert platter, there’s nothing better than a bird’s nest torte.

Yes, it’s a bird’s nest cake. But it looks nothing like the one I put on last year’s post. And it seems almost real.

53. Those who love flowers will adore a cake like this.

Of course, this might more of a spring cake than an Easter one. Still, since Easter is tied to spring, it goes on this post.

54. When it comes to treating your little bunnies, these stuffed carrot cupcakes will sure do the trick.

The carrots are actually strawberries. But I’m sure any little bunny will find these delightful.

55. Spring into Easter with this one-of-a-kind birdhouse cake.

Never seen a cake like that before. Then again, it wouldn’t be standing like that in real life either.

56. Before I get to mutton it, you do better on Easter than these cake pop sheep.

Yes, they may appear a bit puffy than normal sheep. But they’re adorable nonetheless.

57. It seems that at least one chick has hatched on these cupcakes.

Yes, these are bird nest cupcakes. But they’re in a different style. Also, they’re chocolate. And I love chocolate.

58. You can make your own dessert platter garden with flower cookies.

Includes a watering can and umbrella. Still, they have to be on sticks and on Easter grass.

59. For a simple treat, you can’t simply do better than these carrot pretzel sticks.

Just dip these sticks in green and orange icing. It’s as easy as that. Trust me.

60. On Easter, some bunnies become cakes while others are on top of one.

Yes, this is professionally made since it has all kinds of details. But still, you can’t help but love the bunny on top.

61. Those who enjoy greens will certainly adore some bunny salad.

These just have the ears show from the top. But But it’s as clever as it is nutritious for Easter fare.

62. Easter egg cake balls always make a wholesome treat.

Yes, I’ve might’ve posted these before. But they were probably made rather differently. Sure look tasty though.

63. No peeps party is complete without cupcakes like these.

Yes, these are peep cupcakes. However, unlike their sugary marshmallow counterparts, they’re edible. Seriously, sugary marshmallow peeps are disgusting.

64. On Easter, a bunny cream puff is sure to make you smile.

They may not be very good for you. And they’re sugary ears may be disgusting. But I think you’ll find these irresistibly creamy and cute.

65. Looks like the Easter Bunny got stuck in a rabbit hole.

Wonder what he’s doing in there. Or is he stuck. The world may never know.

66. If your family is serving lamb this Easter, then sheep bread is sure to make a fine addition to your table.

My family usually serves ham. But this certainly takes up a lot of bread. Yet, I think it’s tasty.

67. For your Easter lunch or dinner, there’s nothing more perfect than an Easter egg pizza.

I might’ve shown a veggie and fruit pizzas last year. But this one is a real Easter egg pizza even if it mostly consists of veggies.

68. For an Easter snack, these bunny pretzels are sure to keep you hopping for more.

Guess the bunny shapes are easier to make than some others. Still, these are adorable if you ask me. Yet, makes me wonder why Snyder’s of Hanover doesn’t make these.

69. It’s not Easter until you get a taste of these Easter egg cupcakes.

Because I had to put them on an Easter treat post as soon as I found them. Yet, decorate them however you like.

70. As we all know, a spring time pie can always do with a few flowers.

Yes, these are flowers on a pie. And I’m sure the pie filled with fruit and for dessert. Not sure what’s in it though.

71. Bring a flowery touch this Easter with this floral veggie platter.

Haven’t seen a platter like this before. Still, you have to admire the cucumber sliced petals as well as the celery stalk.

72. This Easter, it won’t hurt to munch on this bunny rice cake.

Not sure where you can get rice cakes. However, you have to think this rabbit is so adorable to say the least.

73. Nothing says Easter like coconut chick cake balls.

I did bunny balls last year. Like I said, not a fan of coconut. But I’m sure some kids will like them.

74. For your neighborhood police bunny, take a bite out of these donuts.

These mostly consist of chicks and bunnies. And are made with some peep attributes. But they’re cute.

75. This Easter treat yourself to some carrot cake.

Yes, it’s a real carrot cake. And it’s even shaped like a carrot, too. What else can you ask for?

76. Please your guests this Easter with some devil egg baskets.

Yes, it’s a deviled egg Easter basket. Not sure what those egg things are supposed to be though.

77. For a more nutritious Easter for the kids, you can’t go wrong with cauliflower sheep.

For some reason, these, too, remind me of the sheep from Wallace and Gromit. Not sure why. Still, they seem to have character.

78. This Easter, impress your guests and relatives with a veggie flower bouquet.

Now this is an edible arrangement I can totally get behind. And the best part is, you can put these in dip.

79. It’s not Easter until you feast your eyes on this butterfly cake.

And this cake is courtesy of Betty Crocker. Love the wings on this.

80. When it comes to Easter cakes, you can never have too many flowers.

Now this might pass as a general spring cake if it weren’t for the Easter eggs. Nevertheless, it’s very lovely.

Erin Go Bragh with These Lucky Treats on Saint Patrick’s Day (Second Edition)

Posted by historymaniacmegan on February 16, 2016

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Now that Valentine’s Day is over we move on from hearts, love, red, Cupid, and pink to green, booze, rainbows, leprechauns, pots of gold, shamrocks, and all things Irish. In some places like Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Day is seen as a religious holiday since it’s the feast of the nation’s patron saint who brought Christianity to the country. Yet, for many, it’s also an excuse for people to watch their local parades and get sloshed, which has the tendency to insult many Irish. Nevertheless, many Irish Americans don’t seem to mind and they tend to outnumber the Irish in Ireland. Still, whether for better or worse, Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated all over the world. Last year, I did a post on treats pertaining to the holiday which received a great reception. And because I found so many treats on Pinterest, I couldn’t refuse. After all, I’m an Irish Catholic in Pennsylvania so I have to honor that heritage.So for your reading pleasure, here are some more lucky treats for this Saint Patrick’s Day.

Dip some sugar cookies in some rainbow cheescake dip.

As I call it, the signature seven layer dip for Saint Paddy’s Day. However, unlike the game day counterpart, all layers have the same stuff but in different colors.

2. For your Saint Patrick’s Day party, you can’t have a better place for your spinach dip than a shamrock bread bowl.

Now that’s a really big bread bowl. But at least it’s rather fitting for the occasion. And you can take a piece of it, too.

3. This Saint Patrick’s Day, serve your guests some lucky lime salad bars.

Guess these are the kind of Saint Patrick’s Day salad bars they served in the 1950s. You know, the time when people used salad and mayonnaise on everything according to magazines.

4. Your kids would consider themselves lucky eating these shamrock Rice Kristpie treats.

You can even decorate these with Easter M&M’s. And I think they might be available since Easter tends to be a bigger holiday. Believe me, I know.

5. This Saint Patrick’s Day, celebrate with some four leaf clover quiche.

Looks pretty small as far as I can see. Includes spinach which goes without saying. Still, very appropriate for March 17.

6. Treat your kids this Saint Patrick’s Day to some leprechaun marshmallow pops.

Sure it’s probably filled with sugary sweetness. But you have to admit that this is quite cute if you ask me.

7. Of course, you can never go too fancy with shamrock cookies.

As we can see by the patterns, they’re definitely professionally made and not cheap. Still, love the patterns.

8. For pots of gold, Oreos can really come in handy.

Yes, these are cupcakes. But the Oreos are dipped in chocolate icing and decorated with gold sprinkles. Seems doable.

9. For Saint Patrick’s Day, green bread is always the best bread.

Don’t worry, I think it’s pistachio bread. Still, best served with a breakfast of green eggs and ham. Well, as long as such stuff has green food coloring and doesn’t cause trichinosis.

10. If you like pasta, then you’ll love some rainbow spaghetti.

I’m sure the pot of gold is supposed to consist of cheese and bacon. Yet, I like how the spaghetti is in all different colors.

11. Grace your Saint Patrick’s Day dessert platter with this shamrock pie.

I think this might be an apple pie but I’m not sure. Nevertheless, I did post a picture of a shamrock pie before, but not one like this.

12. Who says that you can’t have shamrocks or rainbows?

Yes, these cookies have shamrocks and rainbows. And they have 2 sugar cookie layers to boot.

13. As luck would have it, these shamrock fudge squares are guaranteed to be irresistible.

All these consist of fudge squares and green icing shamrocks. If you can make fudge, you can make this.

14. Grace your dinner table this Saint Patrick’s Day with some shamrock braided bread.

To make bread dough is easy. To braid it and make it into a 4 leaf shamrock doesn’t. Or at least as I see it.

15. If you want some meat in your clover bread, these shamrock sausage rolls will sure please.

Sure they may look like shamrock buns. But these have sausage in them. At least that’s what they’re supposed to have.

16. For your Saint Patrick’s Day dessert, you can’t go wrong with some shamrock trifle.

Well, it has minty pudding and chocolate Oreo layers. And it’s topped with sugary shamrocks. Looks pretty.

17. This Saint Patrick’s Day lunch is bound to make your kids feel lucky.

Seems like this one consists of skewered grapes, a marshmallow peep, rainbow fruit rollup, chocolate coins, and a shamrock sandwich. And yes, it’s mostly green.

18. For Saint Patrick’s Day, a bunch of cupcakes can make a rainbow.

Yes, this is one of those tearaway cupcake cakes. It’s said to be “end of the rainbow” but I don’t see a pot of gold within sight. Just clouds.

19. This Saint Patrick’s Day, start off with a shamrock omelette.

As you can see, green bell peppers make great 4 leaf clovers. Still, it means you might have to chop them from the top instead of the side though.

20. You can’t celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day without a marshmallow cake like this.

Yes, this cake is all covered in marshmallows. And yes, some of them are unedible since they’re covered in sugar. But it still looks so cute.

21. Treat yourself this Saint Patrick’s Day to some shamrock brownie sandwiches.

It’s said to contain chocolate in mint. Nevertheless, they sure look tasty if you take it from me.

22. For a lucky Saint Patrick’s Day, you can’t go wrong with rainbow cookies.

You have two choices: clouds or no clouds. Either way, they sure look pretty. Wouldn’t mind one or the other.

23. Wouldn’t you want a hidden pot of gold in your brownie cup?

You put the gold sprinkles in the brownie before topping it with green icing and a shamrock. Not sure where you get the gold sprinkles to begin with though.

24. For Saint Patrick’s Day dessert, nothing beats green velvet rainbow cupcakes.

I might’ve shown these before last year. However, these aren’t covered in chocolate. But yes, they sure do have a lot of icing.

25. If you have sliced cucumbers, why don’t you arrange them like a shamrock?

Yes, this is a 4 leaf clover with cucumber slices. Not sure if you use a pot of gold cheese dip or dressing. But I think it’s clever.

26. For your Saint Patrick’s Day dinner, you can’t go wrong with some pot of gold salad.

Seems to consist of cauliflower, bell peppers in 4 different colors, and guacamole. Still, it looks so cute.

27. For your Saint Patrickt’s Day snack, munch on some of these shamrock crisps.

These are shamrock crackers with green leaves sprinkled all over them. Sure they have 3 leaves but they must be tasty.

28. Got a bunch of empty baby food jars? Make some rainbow jar mini cakes with them.

I’m sure parents with small children could make these. But I think these are adorable and that kids would love them.

29. Wake up this Saint Patrick’s top of the morning with a sticky bun shamrock.

They might not be the best thing for you heart or pancreas wise. But I do like the idea of putting cinnamon rolls together to make a shamrock.

30. Nothing makes Saint Patrick’s Day worthwhile than a loaf of rainbow bread.

However, if you should have a slice, make sure you ask the maker whether it contains brown acid or marijuana. Sure I might be stereotyping but you never know.

31. Any lucky kid is bound to eat this Saint Patrick’s Day lunch up.

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These consist of a shamrock sandwich and cucumber slices as well as other delights. Said to be great for a kid’s school lunch.

32. You aren’t lucky on Saint Patrick’s Day until you have one of these leprechaun cupcakes.

These tend to resemble the witch cupcakes I have on one of my Halloween treat posts. Still, they’re adorable and I’m sure kids will love them.

33. Wake up this Saint Patrick’s Day morning to some shamrock waffles.

Well, this seems to have 5 heart waffles in green. Wonder whether they use green syrup for it. Probably.

34. Celebrate this Saint Patrick’s Day with healthier options such as these rainbow fruit kabobs.

These consist of strawberries, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes, and blueberries. And it has some chocolate coins in the pot of gold.

35. It’s not a Saint Patrick’s Day party unless your party has a cake like this.

This one includes a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, a leprechaun hat, a keg, and a leprechaun. Still, certainly professionally made.

36. No kid is luckier on Saint Patrick’s Day than the one with the leprechaun in their lunch.

This consist of a leprechaun sandwich that resembles a ginger homeless guy and shamrock cheese. Still, it’s so cute.

37. This Saint Patrick’s Day, enjoy lunch with these cucumber shamrock sandwiches.

Wonder how they got bread shaped like this. Oh, wait, they made it. Still, like how they’re shaped into clovers.

38. Nothing makes a Saint Patrick’s Day breakfast than some shamrock eggs.

Well, they don’t necessarily look like shamrocks. Then again, you get the idea. Well, sort of.

39. Warm yourself up this Saint Patrick’s Day with a bowl of shamrock soup.

Sure it may look like a shamrock now. But once the spoon’s in it, it probably won’t be.

40. Have a top of the morning breakfast with some shamrock eggs.

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Comes with a rainbow of fruit. Still, The shamrock is atop the scrambled eggs and an English muffin.

41. You can’t get luckier this Saint Patrick’s Day unless you treat yourself to a rainbow milkshake.

Wonder how they keep the colors separated like that. Also, there’s a chance that it might contain brown acid or a plant that’s said to bring upon world peace.

42. Who says there’s a leprechaun in your sandwich?

Includes some banana clover and a pot of M&M’s. Sandwich is covered with a cucumber smile, carrot hair, and a cucumber hat. Still, so cute if you ask me.

43. You can’t have a Saint Patrick’s Day party without serving four leaf clover pizza.

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Mostly cheese and green basil as far as I see. Still, I think it’s rather clever. And looks quite tasty.

44. Nothing makes Saint Patrick’s Day worthwhile than a cake of a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

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Well, it has a pot of gold on the bottom, a rainbow in the middle, and a leprechaun hat on top. Nevertheless, most likely professionally made.

45. For a more fruity Saint Patrick’s Day look no further than this leprechaun.

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This one has an apple hat and face. But it also has a ginger orange beard. Nevertheless, a rather adorable fruity bit, can’t you say?

46. For a lucky lunch, this shamrock bento can’t be beat.

This includes rainbow fruit kabobs, shamrock noodles, pot of gold and shamrock chocolates, and a shamrock sandwich. Nevertheless, I’m sure some kid would love it.

47. If you love Saint Patrick’s Day and Care Bears, this cake is for you.

Not sure if there’s a Care Bear named Lucky that has a 4 leaf clover on its chest. Still, this one has a shamrock and rainbow so it fits.

48. You can’t have a better addition to your Saint Patrick’s Day dessert platter than chocolate chip rainbow cookies.

Yes, these are chocolate chip cookies that just happen to be the colors of the rainbow. And it’s just the magic of food coloring.

49. For those with a sweet tooth, you can’t do much better than rainbow candy kabobs.

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Man, I didn’t know that they had so many colors of licorice. Still, you have to love the caramel candies for the gold and the marshmallows for the clouds.

50. Get lucky this Saint Patrick’s Day with these pot of gold cake pops.

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The green pot may be made out of cake. But the gold coins are made from colored sugar. Yes, color sugar, you heard me.

51. For Saint Patrick’s Day desserts, you can’t beat lucky whoopie pies.

Well, that’s what they call them. But these have Lucky Charm marshmallows in green filling. So they must be magically delicious.

52. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, courtesy of Eat n’ Park.

It’s a local restaurant chain in my area, don’t ask. Still, when I see these smiley face cookies, I can sense where it came from. Yes, Eat n’ Park’s the place for smiles.

53. This bento lunch is guaranteed to give you the luck of the Irish.

Not sure why I put so many bento lunches on here. Must be because I seemed to save so many but didn’t get the chance to put them on last year’s Saint Patrick’s Day treat post.

54. This Saint Patrick’s Day, it doesn’t hurt to go green at the top of the morning.

This consists of green eggs and pancakes. Better be food coloring on those eggs because if not, they might give you salmonella.

55. With shamrock cookies like these, how much lucky can you get?

I’m sure these are professionally made. Nevertheless, I really like these shamrocks.

56. Whether you want a rainbow vegetable, fruit, or rice, this bento has it all.

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I’m sure some of these use food coloring ofr nature doesn’t always conforms to the rainbow. This is especially with the rice.

57. For some traditional Irish fare, help yourself to some potato soup.

Did I say that it’s in a bread bowl? And that the lid has a shamrock cut out of it?

58. When it comes to Saint Patrick’s Day dinner, you can’t think of a better side than shamrock buns.

Are these shamrock buns? Or are these heart buns made to look like shamrocks? The world may never know.

59. Celebrate this Saint Patrick’s Day with some rainbow wrapped marshmallows.

These are supposed to be rainbows in the clouds. And yes, the marshmallows are wrapped with rainbow fruit roll ups.

60. If you love chocolate dipped cookies, then you’re in luck with these shamrocks.

These seem so tasty. And the best part is, these shamrocks are covered in chocolate.

61. If you’re in the mood for Mexican, try some shamrock quesadillas.

Yes, these are shamrock tortillas as you can see. Still, wonder if it tastes delicious.

62. This Saint Patrick’s Day, say “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” with cupcakes.

For some reason, these are more suited for Valentine’s Day than Saint Patrick’s Day. Then again, they’re green.

63. These Saint Patrick’s Day cookies come in shades of green.

These are bar cookies in a few shades of green. Just right for Saint Patrick’s Day.

64. These Saint Patrick’s Day cupcakes are said to be as cute as a button.

Because these shamrocks have buttons for leaves. Still, they are as cute as a button as the name says.

65. This Saint Patrick’s Day, take a slice of shamrock cheese cake.

I think this came from Martha Stewart. Still, I found it on Pinterest.

66. Those who like big things in small packages might enjoy these pot of gold mini cakes.

And they have rainbows on them, too. Yet, these are so adorable.

67. When it comes to Saint Patrick’s Day, you can’t do better than a shamrock chicken and pesto pizza.

Not sure what it tastes like. But I hope it’s delicious because it sure looks like it.

68. Treat yourself this Saint Patrick’s Day to some shamrock cheddar biscuits.

The shamrocks are represented by parsley. Brought to you by Kraft and they look so tasty.

69. If you like frozen lucky treats, this ice cream shamrock sandwich can’t be beat.

I see that it uses chocolate chip mint ice cream for the filling. I like that ice cream flavor.

70. For Saint Patrick’s Day, your kids will feel lucky with these smiling shamrock shakes.

Yes, these are so adorable to make you melt. And the best part is you can eat the cups.

71. These Saint Patrick’s Day rainbow cupcakes are both so in icing and filling.

Unfortunately, these only come in 5 colors. So disappointed there’s no purple one. It’s a travesty.

72. This Saint Patrick’s Day, serve cucumber slices with parsley shamrocks and green hummus.

Well, at least these are somewhat healthy. Which says a lot compared to the other stuff on this post.

73. Celebrate this Saint Patrick’s Day with this one-of-a-kind rainbow ruffle cake.

I think this might be primarily a birthday cake. Yet, since Saint Patrick’s Day has rainbows, this counts.

74. Make your Saint Patrick’s Day worthwhile with these rainbow cake push pops.

And it seems like the colors are in different configurations. Still, I’m sure the kids will love these.

75. Grace your Saint Patrick’s Day dessert platter with these shamrock short cookies.

Yes, they resemble a leprechaun’s boxers. But still, you have to appreciate the creativity.

76. This Saint Patrick’s Day, snack on some sweet shamrock soft pretzels.

Yes, these are shamrock soft pretzels. Yes, they look like buns but they’re not. And they’re covered in green sugar.

77. When it comes to Saint Patrick’s Day, you can’t get luckier with these cookies on a stick.

I know these are Saint Patrick’s Day cookies since they consist of shamrocks and rainbows. And other circle shapes. I guess the yellow ones are supposed to be coins.

78. It’s not Saint Patrick’s Day until you serve some Lucky Charms cupcakes.

Called thus because they have green filling and have Lucky Charms marshmallows on top. Said to be magically delicious.

79. For luck this Saint Patrick’s Day, feast your eyes on a cake like this.

This cake is covered in shamrocks with 2 horseshoes on top. Certainly professionally made and not cheap.

80. Now this is the kind of Saint Patrick’s Day lunch for over the rainbow.

This rainbow consists of cherry tomatoes, carrots, corn, and peas on rice. Lunch also consists of ham rolls and a cupcake.

Strike the Gong with These Chinese New Year Treats

Posted by historymaniacmegan on February 8, 2016

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As a white American girl, I don’t celebrate Chinese New Year and it partly explains the reason why I didn’t include it among my other holidays for February of last year. However, I tend to regret this because even though I don’t have any reason to celebrate it, it’s still a major holiday. And one I’ve often ignored for far too long. I mean Chinese New Year is a holiday that’s celebrated by at least no more than 1 billion people around the world. That’s more than who celebrate holidays like Cinco de Mayo, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, the Super Bowl, and Groundhog Day. And I’ve done at least a treat post for each of them. Not to mention, Chinese New Year is a very old holiday as well since it’s been celebrated in China and East Asia long before Christ, making it older than Christmas and Easter mostly due to several myths and traditions. Now the Chinese New Year is an important Chinese festival at the turn of the lunisolar New Year. This year it’ll be on February 8th as the year of the Monkey. The literal translation of the Chinese name is the Spring Festival, though February isn’t in what I’d exactly call spring. Nevertheless, celebrations traditionally run from the evening of the first day to the Lantern Festival which takes place on the 15th of the first month afterwards. Traditionally, this festival was to honor their deities and ancestors. Yet, while it may not be the case anymore, it’s still celebrated in China as well as in other countries like those in Southeast Asia, Mauritius, and the Philippines. There’s a lot of traditions pertaining to Chinese New Year, especially when it comes to food. But in this post, this will pertain to Chinese New Year treats which uphold to certain forms like panda cupcakes. So for your reading pleasure, here are is a treasure trove of Chinese New Year treats.

You can’t celebrate Chinese New Year without some dragon cake pops.

The dragon is a common motif on Chinese New Year, especially since dragon dances are common for celebration. Nevertheless, this one comes in segments.

2. For your Chinese New Year dessert platter, you can’t go wrong with these cookies.

These consist of Chinese kids, money, cherry blossoms, lanterns, a fan, and a pagoda. Still, these are cute.

3. If you love Chinese fans, then you’ll sure love this cake.

I’m sure this is professionally made. Still, this cake is supposed to take the form of a Chinese porcelain vase with some Chinese fans on it.

4. When it comes to dragon cupcakes, they always have to have the right kind of scales.

And this one seems like this one is among the fire breathing types. Still, I like the colorful scales and the fiery tail on this one.

5. For the Year of the Snake, wake up to this slithering strawberry shortcake.

Well, the Year of the Snake was in 2013, before I started this blog. Still, you might be able to make this and refer it to a dragon.

6. Of course, where would Chinese New Year be without a panda cupcake?

This is so cute. Love the Oreo ears, hands, and feet. Also love that cute little face. Seriously, who can resist this?

7. For your Chinese New Year dessert platter, may I suggest takeout?

Okay, it’s just a professionally made cake that’s going to cost you way more than conventional takeout. But still, I think it’s clever if you ask me.

8. When it comes to Chinese New Year, nothing’s more appropriate than a rice bowl cake.

For many, rice seems to be the Chinese signature dish. But for a long time, this was now what a lot of Chinese actually ate.

9. These cookies are sure to delight your Chinese New Year dessert platter.

These include Chinese money, cherry blossoms, lily pad, mandarin orange, Yin Yang, Chinese Characters, Chinese lantern, red fan, Chinese girl, bamboo, and a panda. Still, quite cute.

10. For Chinese New Year, you can’t go wrong with mandarin orange macaroons.

Mandarin oranges are the most popular and most abundant fruit of Chinese New Year. It’s an emblem of luck and good fortune.

11. When it comes to Chinese New Year, it helps that the cakes all match.

This one was for the year of the Dragon as well as professionally made. The cake depicts a dragon with cherry blossoms and Chinese characters.

12. For Chinese New Year cakes, you can’t go wrong with red and gold.

As you can tell by the detail, this one is professionally made as well. But I do love the rich red and gold decor on this one.

13. To welcome the Year of the Snake, treat yourself to this little snake cupcake.

Sure it’s not the Year of the Snake. But this is so adorable that I just had to add it on. Seriously, who can’t resist this?

14. Looks like someone is having takeout all on one cupcake.

Nevertheless, fortune cookies aren’t really Chinese food. And sushi is primarily a Japanese cuisine. Still, how they did this, I have no idea.

15. This Chinese New Year, feast your eyes on this cupcake dragon.

Yes, this is another cupcake dragon. But it’s in another form as you can see. For instance, this one has an ice cream cone snout.

16. Celebrate the coming of the Chinese New Year with these panda cupcakes.

Yes, these are panda cupcake. And yes, I put them for Chinese New Year because pandas are important animals in China. Also, they’re adorable.

17. Make your Chinese New Year a sweet and lucky occasion with a cake like this.

This one has 2 girls standing alongside a Chinese character, money, and mandarin oranges. Nevertheless, this is quite charming.

18. For Chinese Americans celebrating Chinese New Year, this chopstick and fortune cookie cake might suit your fancy.

Contrary to popular belief, fortune cookies aren’t really Chinese. They modern version likely originated in America and the earliest one probably came from Japan. Yet, they tend to serve these at Chinese restaurants for some reason.

19. For Chinese New Year, you can’t go wrong with a tea set on a cupcake.

Yes, the Chinese sure like their tea and their calligraphy. Nevertheless, how someone managed to do this, I have no idea.

20. Celebrate the Year of the Snake with this snake sandwich.

Yes, I know it’s not the Year of the Snake. That was 2013. But I needed something on this post other than pastries and desserts. So it goes on.

21. Red and gold icing are always great for Chinese New Year cookies.

I guess these were professionally made since they’re so ornate. Still, wonder how you can come across some gold icing.

22. If you like Chinese lanterns, then you’ll love these macaroons.

Seems like these are simple to make as I see. Well, for people who know how to make macaroons. But you have to like these.

23. For those who like to go big with Chinese lanterns, there’s a cake for that.

Yes, I know there are a lot of professionally made cakes on here that you probably can’t afford. Still, you have to admit this one is gorgeous.

24. If you’re looking for a Chinese New Year treat, you can’t go wrong with these cupcakes.

These consist of Chinese characters, cherry blossom and money, mandarin oranges, and firecrackers. And they’re all on one tray.

25. If you love flowers, then you’ll adore these cherry blossom sticks.

Cherry blossoms are more often associated with Japan than China. However, they’re said to be native to the Himalayas, so I’ll put it on here.

26. For you repressed art students out there, these are the Chinese New Year cookies for you.

Love the Chinese characters and flowers on this one. Nevertheless, I don’t think I could ever master icing calligraphy like that.

27. When it comes to Chinese New Year, grace your dessert platter with this pagoda cake.

Pagodas are towers associated with East Asian architecture. Many of the serve religious functions and have been around for centuries.

28. For their Chinese New Year lunch, your kids will enjoy this dragon sandwich.

Not sure if it reminds me of a Chinese dragon. But for this post it’ll do since Chinese dragons would be hard to make into sandwiches anyway.

29. For the enlightened, this Buddha cake will sure go well with your Chinese New Year dessert platter.

Buddhism may have originated in India, but it’s a big religion in China and other Asian countries. So it goes on this post.

30. Since a dragon is such an important figure in Chinese New Year celebrations, then this cake can’t be beat.

Yes, this is what a Chinese New Year dragon looks like. A bit smaller than some of them. But I think it’s adorable.

31. For Chinese New Year, you can’t have more intricately painted cookies than these.

These cookies are most likely made by a professional or repressed art major. This set includes a couple paintings, lanterns, and a panda.

32. For healthier lunch options, you can always go with panda sushi.

Sushi may not be a Chinese dish. But pandas certainly are native to China. And these sushi rolls are so adorable.

33. If you like Chinese fans, these cookies are sure to delight.

Yes, these are probably done by a professional. But you have to love the cherry blossoms on these. Not an easy thing to put on icing.

34. For the Year of the Monkey, this eggroll will make a tasty treat.

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Eggroll is a Chinese dish as far as Chinese restaurants are concerned in America. But it still looks pretty adorable.

35. These panda cookies are guaranteed to be hard to resist.

These seem quite doable for Chinese New Year. Besides, you’d have to be crazy to think pandas aren’t adorable. Because they are.

36. For Chinese New Year desserts, these macaroons will sure go nicely.

These have flowers, Chinese characters, fans, and other things on them. And they’re in red, white, and black.

37. When it comes to Chinese New Year, your kids are sure to love these panda cupcakes.

Sure they may have chocolate cereal ears. But you still have to love them because they’re so adorable to behold.

38. For a more quaint Chinese New Year, you’re sure to like this tea set cake.

This teapot appears to be covered in cherry blossoms. Not sure how I feel about the color. But it’s certainly creative on the baker’s part.

39. On Chinese New Year, you can’t get more elaborate than these cupcakes.

Yes, these are definitely made by a professional. Still, includes cherry blossoms, a qipao, and Chinese lantern.

40. Nothing makes your Chinese New Year than cake pops like these.

These consist of Chinese kids, firecrackers, red envelope, mandarin orange, money, and lantern. Still, these are adorable.

41. For simplicity, you might want to go for cherry blossom marshmallows.

They’re marshmallows with cherry blossoms on them. Seems more doable than other ones on here. Except with the icing artwork.

42. When it comes to snacks, these jelly koi fish will do nicely.

Though associated more with Japan, koi fish were first bred for ornamental purposes in China 1,000 years ago. Also, they’re not tiny beyond any stretch of the imagination.

43. When it comes to celebrating Chinese New Year, you can’t do anything wrong with a cake like this.

Now this cake is professionally made because I don’t think a normal person can have those art skills. Still, this is cute.

44. With Chinese New Year cupcakes like these, your holiday is sure to bring great fortune.

These include mandarin oranges, Chinese characters, cherry blossoms, and koi. Nevertheless, you have to love these.

45. These cherry blossom sugar cookies would make fine additions to any Chinese New Year dessert platter.

Yes, these flowers look beautiful. Still, I know that most of these pictures usually consist of cookies and cakes. Hey, I tried my best.

46. I’m sure your Chinese New Year cookies could never look like this.

These consists of a cherry blossom tree, a lantern, a dragon, and a mask. Still, way better art job than I could do.

47. Celebrate your Chinese New Years with these delectable cupcakes.

These consists of a lotus blossom, a dragon, Chinese characters, and a Chinese lantern. Still, better than I could make them look.

48. For you Chinese fan lovers, these cookies will take the cake.

Now I guess these were made in 2013 which was the Year of the Snake. How could I have guessed?

49. For the Year of the Dragon, these cookies will do quite nicely.

These seem to consists of red envelopes, Chinese Characters, dragons, lanterns, and money chain. I’m sure these are from 2012.

50. Nothing goes better with a Chinese New Year dinner than some snake and dragon bread.

I think this came from some restaurant in San Francisco. It’s supposed to be a snake. But to me, it resembles a dragon.

51. Celebrate the Year of the Monkey with these chocolate banana buns.

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I think this might come from some online magazine in Australia. Still, they do look pretty cute though.

52. For the Year of the Snake, kids will hiss with delight on these fortune cookie and fruit roll up snacks.

These are from 2013. Nevertheless, as far as the year is concerned, I really don’t care. Besides, these are adorable and creative.

53. Celebrate your Chinese New Year with this golden dragon cake.

Now that’s more like it with the dragon cake. Love the colors on this one. So pretty.

54. For the Year of the Snake, take a bite out of these slithery buns.

Looks like these were made from a bun and a bagel. Too bad that was for 2013. Still, I think these are great.

55. For Chinese New Year, you can’t beat cookie art like this.

These include a Chinese lady with a parasol, a cherry blossom branch, a pagoda, and a map of China. Still, these are lovely and probably expensive.

56. If you want to make something for Chinese New Year, then look no further than these dragon cookies.

Sure these are cookie sandwiches andthey barely look like dragons. But they sure do melt your heart.

57. Those who celebrate the Chinese New Year sure have to love sugar cookies like these.

I guess these are professionally made as far as I could tell. Nevertheless, I sure love the artisan ship which is well beyond mine.

58. For a more kid friendly Chinese New Year, these Chinese Zodiac cupcakes might suit your fancy.

Each cupcake represents two animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Dog is with pig, monkey is with rooster, goat is with horse, dragon is with snake, tiger is with rabbit, and ox is with rat.

59. For a more golden Chinese New Year, this pagoda cake is just the thing.

Wonder how much of this cake is edible. If the roof is, If it is, wonder where they get the gold icing from. Never seen icing so shiny.

60. For a healthy Chinese New Year, you can’t go wrong with a panda lunch.

This has a pandom made from olives and nuts I believe. Yet, it also has a carrot sun and cucumber bamboo. Still, quite cute.

61. This red cake is exactly what your Chinese New Year party needs.

This one has a golden Chinese character as well as cherry blossoms. Either way, it’s simply stunning.

62. Yes, Chinese pagodas tend to be red but how about a pagoda cake in blue?

Yes, this cake is certainly professionally made as you see here. Still, it’s incredibly lovely that it almost resembles a scaled down model.

63. This Chinese New Year, make it a panda party.

Because everyone knows that pandas live in China. And everyone loves pandas. So this cake is a win-win.

64. Those who wish to celebrate Chinese New Year in pink will love this cherry blossom cake.

Wonder if those flowers are icing, real, or plastic. Nobody will know for sure. Well, there’s one way to find out but this is not the venue.

65. For cold Chinese New Year treats, these panda ice cream cones are absolutely perfect.

Sure Chinese New Year happens during the winter. Still, these ice cream treats are most appropriate for the occasion. Since they’re adorable panda treats.

66. For your Chinese New Year platter, these Rice Krispie dragons are a real treat.

Yes, these are dragons with Rice Krispie snouts and Fruit Roll Up tails. Still, it’s a rather creative idea.

67. If you want a fancier cake, this pagoda one with the Chinese Zodiac is perfect for your platter.

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I think this was a birthday cake for a guy named Peter. But it’s a great cake for Chinese New Year as well. Love it though.

68. Nothing makes a Chinese New Year party than a dish of these panda cookies.

Yes, these are panda chocolate and sugar cookies. And yes, these are adorable. Don’t you want to hold one of them? Don’t you?

69. Ring in the Chinese New Year with these jelly cakes.

I think these appeared on Groupon. Still these include money, Chinese characters, and koi.

70. For celebrating Chinese New Year, you can’t go wrong with these koi cookies.

These are shortbread cookies even though they might resemble bread. Still, I think they must be quite tasty.

71. These Chinese money buns are where the money is.

These look so tasty. Then again, perhaps it’s because the golden brown shine makes my mouth water.

72. These pandas are sure to make your Chinese New Year a delight.

These are cookies that are made to resemble pandas with chocolate details. Anyway, these are so adorable that you’d want to eat them up.

73. For your little ones, they will surely love these Chinese Zodiac cupcakes.

I’m sure these cupcakes are for little kids for the Chinese New Year. Yet, they’re just so adorable to look at if you ask me.

74. You can’t celebrate Chinese New Year without a cake of a golden dragon.

Wonder why the dragon seems like it’s cut in half. Nevertheless, I think this looks great, especially with the gold icing.

75. Make your Chinese New Year worthwhile with these cookies.

These consist of Chinese dolls, Chinese characters, and cherry blossoms. Still, these are so cute.

76. Greet the Year of the Horse with this cookie set.

These include lanterns, horses, dolls, money, and a fan. From 2014, but I like it so it goes on.

77. You can’t have Chinese New Year without a cake of red and gold with a dragon on top.

I wonder if the golden bird is a phoenix which might explain a lot. Still, once again, I’m not sure how they get gold icing.

78. Nothing says Chinese New Year like a red cake trimmed in gold with a lotus blossom on top.

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I think this is a Longevity cake which is for birthdays. Still, since it’s Chinese themed, I’ll put it in for Chinese New Year.

79. It’s not the Year of the Monkey until you have some monkey cupcakes.

Now this seems doable. All you need are wafers, icing, and sprinkles. Still, these are adorable.

80. When it comes to Chinese New Year, you’ve never seen a cake like this.

Now I’m sure you wouldn’t be able to fit that kind of cake on your dining room table. Nevertheless, this dragon boat cake is spectacular for any Chinese New Year celebration.

Be Mine with These Valentine’s Day Treats (Second Edition)

Posted by historymaniacmegan on January 18, 2016

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As you may have guessed, Valentine’s Day isn’t one of my favorite holidays, and I’m doing such posts early this year so I can get the holiday over with. Last year, I did a post on Valentine’s Day treats and it received a rather warm reception. So I decided to do another one for all my fans out there. As we all know, Valentine’s Day is a highly celebrated holiday. And it’s no surprise that many people tend to hold Valentine’s Day parties which aren’t as extravagant as the ones they have on Christmas. But there are plenty of treats people post on Pinterest associated with the holiday which leaves me with a lot to work with. Not to mention, the fact most schoolchildren are usually obligated to bring valentines and treats to school as well. So for your reading pleasure, I bring you a treasure trove of some more Valentine’s Day treats.

For starters, we begin with the chocolate hearts on sticks.

Wonder whether these are made with cake or marshmallow filling. Probably marshmallow, I guess. But they look so cute.

2. These animal cookies are bound to melt your heart.

Now these consist of a butterfly, a ladybug, an owl, a bird, a dog, and a penguin. But they’re all so adorable in their own special way.

3. For your Valentine’s Day party, you can’t go wrong with XO salad.

Yes, the X’s and O’s are made from cheese. Bit it includes some cucumber hearts as well.

4. Nothing brings the spirit of Valentine’s Day than some red heart gobs.

Yes, these are little heart cupcake sandwiches. Not sure how big they are. For all I know they could be rather bite size.

5. How about some heart churos with your coffeee?

These are churos made into hearts. And yes, a few of them fit wonderfully on a saucer like this one.

6. With heart shaped marshmallows and candy, you can make your own Valentine’s sundae.

Yet, between the two of these, I’ll take the one with the M&M’s. Those heart candies tastes like sugary chalk dust.

7. Grace your Valentine’s Day cupcakes with red icing, hearts, and roses.

Now these seem like classic Valentine’s Day cupcakes. I’m sure they were made in a bakery though. Nevertheless, they’ll surely do.

8. These Rice Krispie treats contain chocolate hearts for your Valentine’s Day delight.

I don’t know about you but I think these look delicious. And they have chocolate, too.

9. These heart shaped potatoes will go well with any Valentine’s Day dinner.

Sure to go with any heart shaped steak or meat as you desire. Think it’s a rather clever idea though.

10. With heart cookies like these, you can make a wreath.

Yes, that is a heart cookie wreath. Yes, I think this was professionally made. Nevertheless, I think it’s great and you should, too.

11. Feast your eyes on this envelope tart.

It’s like a tart with an envelope crust and fruity filling inside. This one is totally well suited for Valentine’s Day as you see.

12. These marshmallow robots on a stick are only filled with love.

I’m sure these aren’t edible since they’re of the same composition as marshmallow peeps. However, you can’t doubt their cuteness by any stretch of the imagination.

13. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with some tarts by the Queen of Hearts.

well, they may not be made by the Queen of hearts (because she doesn’t exist). But these do have hearts and they are cute.

14. You can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day without some valentine chicken pot pie.

Then again, it might be quiche. However, you have to admire the hearts on the crust. That’s quite creative.

15. Be kind to your heart this Valentine’s Day with some heart salad.

Yes, it’s a salad with hearts. And yes, those hearts are made from cheese and bacon bits. And so is the lettuce.

16. Grace your Valentine’s Day dessert platter with cheesecake with hearts.

This cheesecake has hearts all over it in a spiral. Sure it’s professionally made but it looks so pretty.

17. For healthy Valentine’s Day snack, you can’t go wrong with these fruity ladybugs.

Wonder how they get the berries into the strawberry. Nevertheless, these fruity bugs are so adorable.

18. Wake up in the morning to some Valentine’s Day crepes.

I guess “crepes” are fancy looking pancakes from how I see it. Can’t really do a design like that because I’d sure mess up somewhere.

19. For frozen treats, these Valentine’s Day ice cream sandwiches will do the trick.

Seems like you put some strawberry ice cream between 2 chocolate cookies. Then decorate with icing hearts however you like.

20. Nothing makes a better centerpiece for your Valentine’s Day dessert platter than this “My Heart Pounds for You” cake.

It’s basically a pound cake with strawberries in it and shaped like a hot. And this one consists of chocolate and vanilla.

21. If hearts aren’t your thing, you can always go with kiss lips.

These are “Big Kiss Cake Pops.” Yes they tend to look like plastic lips on a stick. But they’re not.

22. These heart sticks are great with a cup of hot chocolate.

It’s a cookie stick with some chocolate icing and mini marshmallows. Wonder if it tastes like a smore. Probably not.

23. For Valentine’s Day dinner, heart ravioli is a lovely treat.

And it seems like these ravioli can go with anything like shrimp. Nevertheless, it’s rather likely these are filled with cheese.

24. Wake up this Valentine’s Day morning to some heart shaped donuts.

Of course, if you eat enough of these, they’re not bound to do your heart much good. Still, you have to love these.

25. For Valentine’s Day dinner, you can’t do better for a vegetable than with some heart shaped carrots.

I guess these carrot hearts were made for kids and to go with peas. Nevertheless, they’re adorable.

26. Make your Valentine’s Day party a success with some kiss lips fruit salad.

As you see, the kiss lips, XO, and hearts are all made from watermelon. Nevertheless, it seems like a rather ingenious idea conducted by someone with too much time on their hands.

27. Then again, a fruit salad with hearts is just as nice.

Seems like this salad has more hearts than the last one. And they don’t just consist of watermelon either.

28. You can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day without a pie covered in hearts.

Guess this is a strawberry pie as I can tell. Nevertheless, its crust is all covered in hearts like I said.

29. Your valentine is bound to enjoy these envelope sugar cookies.

And they fit in a shiny red mailbox as far as I can see. Nevertheless, they’re quite cute.

30. Nothing makes Valentine’s Day sweeter than a cake covered in heart shaped candies.

Of course, you might want to take the candies off as you eat it. Those things taste like chalk dust and flavored sugar. It’s disgusting.

31. Nothing makes a better addition to your Valentine’s Day party platter than some pink deviled eggs with hearts.

Guess these hearts are made from beets from how I see it. Not sure what to think about the pink, though.

32. Heart cookies are always cuter when they’re ladybugs.

I’m sure kids are bound to love these. Not sure why they use ladybugs for Valentine’s Day. But these are adorable.

33. You’ll find a red heart when you take a slice of this cake.

Yes, this Valentine’s cake has a heart inside. Not sure how they do this. Still, I like that it’s chocolate.

34. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, you can’t resist these Hershey Kiss sugar cookies.

Consist of red, pink, and silver. May not be chocolate. But they sure look good to me.

35. You can’t have a Valentine’s Day party without rainbow jello hearts.

However, before your kids eat them, ask the host whether they contain alcohol. Remember just because it’s jello, doesn’t mean it’s for kids.

36. For healthier options, you might want to go with these heart fruit kabobs.

Consists of strawberries and grapes. And it seems that the strawberries are shaped like hearts, too.

37. This Valentine’s Day, your heart will melt for these X and O smores.

Seems like they consist of chocolate covered cookies with marshmallows sandwiched between them. Sure look good though.

38. You can’t go wrong this Valentine’s Day with these heart biscuits.

I know biscuits aren’t the best things for you. But they sure taste so good that they’re irresistible.

39. Those in the Tex-Mex mood will surely enjoy these heart empanadas.

Guess an empanada is a Mexican calzone of some sort. But these certainly look delicious.

40. You can’t go wrong on Valentine’s Day without these marshmallow candy hearts.

Sure taste better than the real thing. Because almost anything tastes better than sugar, chalk dust, and artificial flavors. And that’s a fact.

41. Warm up this Valentine’s Day with some tomato soup and grilled cheese heart sandwiches.

By the way, you dip your sandwich in the soup if I’m not mistaken. Hope you get my drift.

42. These cocktail cupcakes will sure make a fine addition on any Valentine’s Day party dessert platter.

Seems like these cupcakes are made in cocktail glasses. Wonder if they’re oven resistant. Must be but you’ll never know.

43. Delight your guests this Valentine’s Day with these stained glass heart cookies.

These seem to come in several different colors and flavors. Still, wonder how you get the jello in the heart because I’m stumped of how that works.

44. Your Valentine’s Day party will liven up with these sugar cookie candy hearts.

And I guarantee you that they’ll be much better than anything made from sweetened chalk dust with artificial flavoring. Seriously, real candy hearts are disgusting.

45. On Valentine’s Day, you can’t go wrong with these smore cookies.

These consists of chocolate covered graham crackers with heart marshmallows on top. Perfect for any winter day.

46. You can’t have Valentine’s Day without these heart patty candies.

Not sure what they’re made of. But according to Pinterest, they’re said to be edible because there’s a recipe listed.

47. Nothing brings the spirit of Valentine’s Day than a chocolate lover’s cheesecake.

They have hearts on top in a regular and white chocolate swirl. Of course, I’m sure they’re incredibly delicious.

48. These heart pretzels make the ideal Valentine’s Day snack.

Yes, these pretzels aren’t all uniform. But I’m sure somebody would find them quite tasty.

49. All these Valentine’s Day cookies fit well in a cute red little box.

Mostly consists of letters and hearts. Still, you have to love these, especially since they’re chocolate.

50. You can’t celebrate Valentine’s Day without a cake with 3 hearts in it.

The hearts are supposed to be made of raspberry buttercream icing, according to Pinterest. Still, the chocolate makes it look delicious.

51. It’s not Valentine’s Day until you have an X and O brownie dish on your dessert platter.

Available in chocolate and vanilla filling. Nevertheless, they sure look tasty that’s for sure.

52. It’s not Valentine’s Day until you feast your eyes on this salad.

Seems to consist of tomatoes in a heart shape with some marshmallows in the center. Quite ingenious if you get my drift.

53. Grace your dessert platter this Valentine’s Day with this pink rose topped cake.

This looks like a lovely cake. Guess it’s professionally made or created by someone with too much time on their hands. But it sure looks pretty.

54. Treat yourself this Valentine’s Day to some heart shaped potato skins.

Contains cheese and bacon as well as some spices. You can even dip them in some dip of sour cream.

55. These Valentine’s Day candy kabobs are sure to be a real treat.

Not sure if I’d want to eat any of the candies on this stick. But I’m sure kids are going to love them. Yet, I do like the ribbons.

56. For Valentine’s Day dinner, you can’t go wrong with some heart beat salad.

It consists of hearts and they are made of beets. Get it? Still, seems to look great.

57. When it comes to Valentine’s Day, you will certainly fall in love with these cupcakes.

Really like this arrangement here. Like the hearts, especially the ones that spell “LOVE.”

58. Those who enjoy some Japanese fare will enjoy some heart shaped sushi.

None of them seem to be in the traditional Valentine’s Day colors like red, white, or pink. But they certainly do look wonderful if you ask me.

59. You can’t have Valentine’s Day without some red heart shaped bread.

I think this bread might be in the dough stage and made by a professional. Nevertheless, it sure looks lovely, and possibly tasty when it’s break.

60. All that don this cake are hearts and roses.

Not sure if those roses are edible. But they sure look pretty. Also love the chocolate icing.

61. If you want to keep your heart healthy this Valentine’s Day, you can’t go wrong with this hearty salad.

Consists of hearts of tomatoes, cucumbers, and cheese. Nevertheless, whoever made this must’ve had too much time on their hands as far as I’m concerned.

62. These heart pretzels will make a tasty Valentine’s Day treat.

Consists of pretzels, candy hearts, and nutella. Nevertheless, they’re probably the easiest treats on this post so far.

63. It’s not Valentine’s Day until you feast your eyes on these chocolate covered Valentine’s Day Oreos.

Yes, these are Oreos with hearts on them. Still, other than the design, they seem rather easy to make.

64. This heart shaped cookie cake is a perfect edition to your Valentine’s Day party dessert platter.

Seems to consist of a chocolate chip cookie crust with a chocolate filling that’s sprinkled with candy hearts and chocolate chips. Sure looks delicious though.

65. You can’t have a great Valentine’s Day party without including some chocolate covered pretzels with hearts.

All it takes are candy hearts, pretzel sticks and chocolate. Nevertheless, it’s a rather doable snack.

66. Nothing says Valentine’s Day than a cake of a box of chocolates.

Now this is better than any box of chocolates (well, at least samplers). Seriously, if you receive a box, how many of those would you actually want to eat? My point.

67. For healthy options, you can’t go wrong with this rainbow fruit snack platter.

Seems that this tray has a different fruit for every color. Well, there are 2 representing green, but still. And the grapes are in the wrong place as well.

68. For Valentine’s Day, feast your eyes on some Salámové.

But to me, it’s a form of pizza. Nevertheless, this is the kind of food art that’s done by repressed art majors at grocery store delis.

69. Wake up this Valentine’s Day morning with some heart shaped French toast.

Now this resembles the kind of breakfast you’d see at some fancy restaurant or 5-star hotel. And each bit is topped with icing and strawberries.

70. Add some color in your life with these rainbow heart Rice Krispie treats.

Yes, they’re candy heart colored. But I assure you, they will taste much better. Seriously, sugary chalk dust is disgusting.

71. Would you like some heart marshmallows in your hot chocolate?

Well, this seems rather easy, until you realize you need a heart cutter that small. But it’s still cute.

72. These raspberry cookie sandwiches will be a Valentine’s Day delight.

Well, I see some of them also have strawberries as well. Nevertheless, it’s in a heart so it goes on this post.

73. For Valentine’s Day, have some strawberry cake in a jar.

Yes, it’s a cake in a jar. Don’t ask me how this was made. And it has a red heart on top.

74. I call this Valentine’s Day delight, “Death by Chocolate.”

It’s a cake smothered in every kind of chocolate you can think of. And it’s topped with white heart.

75. Nothing makes a better addition for your Valentine’s Day dessert platter than some flying heart cupcakes.

Wings seem to come in red, pink, and white. Not sure what they’re made of. But I think this is a clever idea.

76. Anyone who loves Valentine’s Day will love these Cupid cookies.

These use gingerbread man cookie cutters but they’re in red velvet. Nevertheless, they’re adorable.

77. Valentine’s popcorn makes a lovely snack.

However, before I’d eat this, I’d take out the candy hearts first. Flavored sugar chalk is disgusting to say the least.

78. You can’t have a great Valentine’s Day dinner without some heart salad.

Contains hearts among tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and carrots. However, you might want to remove the toothpicks before you eat the tomatoes.

79. This plate of Valentine’s Day sushi contains pink hearts.

Wonder how they got the heart in this sushi. Perhaps it’s better not to dwell on it too much.

80. A cake like this is bound to have kisses all over it.

However, I assure you it’s perfectly safe to eat. Because I’m positive whoever made this used stamps for the imprints.

Make a Wish and Blow Out the Candles for These Birthday Party Cakes (Second Edition)

Posted by historymaniacmegan on January 13, 2016

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For my 26th birthday, I had thought about doing a blog post on bad vintage birthday cards. However, turns out that while finding terrible vintage holiday cards isn’t much of a challenge, this wasn’t the same with birthday cards. So realizing that such search would take forever, I decided to go with another cake post. After all, with the existence of Cake Wrecks, out there I have a lot to go with Besides, I had plenty left over from last year’s birthday cake post, which got a rather great reception. Now when you order a birthday cake, you always expect everything about it to be right. But sometimes this isn’t the case. In my last birthday cake post, I had a lot of cakes that range from age inappropriate, outright creepy, unintentionally dirty, decorated by people with no understanding of following directions, and others. So for your reading pleasure, here are a treasure trove of more disastrous birthday cakes. Some of these might not be safe for work, by the way.

Seems like this person’s loved ones aren’t giving warm wishes.

Let’s hope the recipient isn’t turning 5. Because that would be bad. Still, like the rainbow color on this, though.

2. When you have someone in your life turning 50, it’s great to give them some support.

However, this is not what I had in mind. So I suggest that you give Lori some padding, too? Seriously, why?

3. If your boy is into the Avengers, a cupcake cake of Thor’s hammer is sure to be right for the occasion.

Then again, maybe this family should’ve went with Iron Man. I think a cake of Thor’s hammer may not turn out like the parents intended.

4. A monkey cake is always great for a small child’s party. Can’t have anything go wrong with that.

Yes, I know monkeys can eat bananas. Yes, I know that they do gross things. However, this monkey cake shouldn’t have it holding a banana at its crotch.

5. Speaking of little kids, this Barney cake should be perfect for any preschooler’s birthday party.

Yes, this is a very inappropriate Barney cake which will make a little girl disappointed. However, I think this is great since it makes an annoying purple dinosaur into a pink Godzilla on a rampage. It’s wonderful.

6. Of course, we all know that someone’s 16th birthday is a milestone.

Yes, I know that being 16 makes it legal to drive. However, 16 is also the age of sexual consent in some states as well. So “legal” here can be rather non-specific, which is kind of creepy.

7. Make sure the balloons look appropriate when you buy a birthday cake for Dad.

Had no idea that balloon placement could make things seem more inappropriate than they should be. Still, wonder if the family has the balls to use this one.

8. When you can’t draw something, use a decal.

I’m sure this girl wouldn’t appreciate a Denver Broncos logo on her cake. This assuming that she lives outside Colorado.

9. For a kid at any age, a dog birthday cake is sure to lift people’s spirits.

Apparently, this dog cake seems like a clinically depressed aardvark for some reason. Not sure why. Is there such a thing as canine Prozac?

10. Sometimes there are so many ways to misspell a name.

I believe the boy’s name is supposed to be “Patrick” not “Parik-Shit.” Let’s hope this kid is too young to read so he won’t ask what “shit” means.

11. For young girls, you can’t go wrong with a Disney princess cake.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t think a little girl is going to go for a birthday cake depicting Belle with Botox injections. Seriously, this cake is utterly terrifying even though it shouldn’t be.

12. Yes, turning 50 can be a major stepping stone in someone’s life.

Great, this cake has a diseased foot on it which really disgusting. Makes me want to lose my appetite or puke. Not sure which.

13. For the rock guitarist in your life, a cake with an electric guitar is where it’s at.

This guitar seems rather phallic for some reason. Not sure if it’s supposed to be. Still, let’s hope this one isn’t used for a kid’s birthday party. And leave it at that.

14. Apparently, somebody really has it in for Beth.

I’m sure it’s supposed to be “Beth.” I don’t think the name includes a “c.” Still, let’s she doesn’t take it too personally.

15. Happy Birthday, Mary. Oh, wait, it’s Sean’s birthday. Not Mary’s.

Seems like somebody got their birthdays mixed up. Luckily, the decorators managed to correct it with some bright green icing. Hope it makes Sean happy.

16. A birthday cake of a smiley face flower will brighten anyone’s day.

But if it’s a one-eyed smiley face flower, it’s bound to give some little kids nightmares. Seriously, that’s incredibly freaky and disturbing.

17. Hopefully, nothing will go wrong with this monkey cake.

Uh, maybe getting a monkey cake for your kid’s first birthday probably isn’t a good idea. Seriously, that monkey looks rather terrifying if you ask me.

18. With this birthday cake, it’s Superman to the rescue.

Yes, I know that Superman is supposed to be all heroic as well as fly in to save people. However, I’m not sure if having a burning building on a birthday cake should emphasize that. Don’t ask me why someone thought this was a good idea.

19. Happy birthday, Don, and say goodbye to Dora the Explorer and all her friends.

I guess the hunter already shot Dora and her buddies are dragging her away. Yeah, you get such hunting accidents like these. But maybe this bunch shouldn’t have been in the woods at this time, too.

20. Excuse me, but can anyone tell me who Adam with Blue Flowers is?

Well, at least they got the blue flowers on the cake. Still, did they have to spell it out on the icing? Seriously, it’s kind of distracting.

21. Whoever this cake is for, let’s hope she doesn’t take it personally.

Is it supposed to be “Cali Girl?” Still, I wonder who’s receiving it understands what a “call girl” is. If she does, she’ll probably be pissed.

22. Happy Birthday, Cody, and take good care of your brains.

A brain on a cake? Now that’s gross. Makes you wonder if this guy is a fan of The Walking Dead. Then again, it’s implied that he’s seven.

23. Nothing makes a happy birthday than a cake with an ashtray full of cigarettes.

I don’t know about you, but I tend to see the sight of an ashtray as depressing as it is disgusting. As a cake, I see it no differently.

24. Seems like Jason is a real jerk and no one seems to make that a secret.

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Yes, just rub it in, I tell you. Wonder why Jason didn’t do anything for the other person’s birthday. Then again, he’s probably an ungrateful asshole to get a cake like this.

25. Guess this cake is for an old guy who’s not well-endowed.

Well, at least this cakes honest. But did they have to put it on a cake? Wonder if this birthday boy drives a Hummer or tries to compensate. Still, at least this one has some candy on it.

26. Relax, guys, it just so happens that his name is Dick and that he likes tools.

However, I can see why a cake like this might make some guys squirm. Yeah, the mention of “Dick” surrounded by tools could do that for them.

27. For young girls who like fairy tales, this frog prince cake will do nicely for their birthday.

Of course, writing on a cake isn’t the best way to ask for a spell check. Seriously, it’s going to a family later for some girl’s birthday. “Plese Prooffreed This Kake” should not be on there.

28. When it comes to birthday cakes, you can’t go wrong with a mustache, assuming it’s for a guy.

This mustache cake would be perfectly appropriate for a man’s birthday. However, this is for a 30-year-old woman named Annie. Let’s just say women don’t like being seen having mustaches.

29. Nothing makes a great birthday cake than one of gummy worm infested skeletons in the ground.

Because if you want to celebrate a 9-year-old’s birthday, then you have to find some way to remind them about their inevitable mortality. And how their bodies will eventually decay and be infested with bugs. Very disgusting to think about it.

30. Nothing says “happy birthday” than a cake reminding that you’re engaging in destructive health habits.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t think the term “alcoholic in training” is a compliment. That decal of a woman in athletic gear just seems to make it more absurd.

31. Seems like Tinkerbell messed with the wrong side of the Force.

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No, Tink, you don’t want to mess with Darth Vader. He’s not a nice guy and doesn’t tolerate mischief whatsoever. Also, that lightsaber will kill you if he swings it at you.

32. Sorry to annoy parents, but I had to post this Barney cake.

Hey, I didn’t say it was a cake of Barney doing anything nice. Rather this is him flipping the bird like he would in traffic. As the song says, “I fuck you, you fuck me, you’d be shocked of my attorney’s fee…”

33. For a little girl’s birthday, you can’t go wrong with a pony cake.

I don’t know about you but this pony looks as if it’s been impaled on the side and is now sinking in some swamp. Not a very happy sight. Poor thing.

34. This family tried to get a cake like an newspaper for their 80-year-old grandpa. Hope that went well.

I don’t think this is what they had in mind. But I’m sure they would have to do. Still, doesn’t seem like a great newspaper to me. The words are written along the columns.

35. For strong girls who love Disney, I suppose a Brave birthday cake would be appropriate.

And it seems that this cake depicts Princess Merida on clean up duty. Or are those turds supposed to be foliage. Still, someone better explain themselves because it seems that Merida has just stepped in some large pile of cow manure.

36. I suppose any boy would surely love having a Buzz Lightyear cake for their birthday.

Okay, that’s bound to give 3-year-olds nightmares. Buzz Lightyear wasn’t meant to haunt people’s dreams. But I think this decorator sees him differently for some reason.

37. Those who were preteens and teens in the last decade might remember Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana.

Seems to have looked a lot creepier than I remember. And they thought she’d went on the deep end when she did her performance at the VMAs or in that “Wrecking Ball” video.

38. Nothing makes a better birthday cake than one with lots of green icing on it.

This cake looks so messed up that I can barely read the words on it. Seriously, it looks as is someone puked green on it.

39. Nothing says “happy birthday” than a cake engulfed in flames.

Not sure if I think a cake in flames is appropriate for someone’s birthday. Still, even for flames, these are pretty lame.

40. Seems like who ordered this cake may not have high opinions of Dave and Steve.

Guess Dave on this cake might be a little light in the loafers. And for all I know, Uncle Steve might be on some sex offender list somewhere. Let’s hope they’re not in a relationship.

41. For a birthday cake, you can’t do better than with a bottle of Jack Daniels.

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To be fair, this is for someone who is 25. Still, A bottle of Jack Daniels as a cake like that seems kind of depressing if you really think about it. Seems like Sam might need help.

42. Happy Birthday, Dick. I’m sorry, I mean Matt. We’re just screwing with you.

Too bad, already written down. Should’ve ordered a cake with someone who knows how to follow directions. Now that seems cruel.

43. When you turn 40, sometimes you feel that your life is going down the toilet.

Well, on the bright side, this doesn’t seem like a hard cake to make. Still, why they have to include the turds? That’s gross.

44. When you’re getting old, you might feel like you’re having a crisis.

Hope this person isn’t going through a midlife crisis. Or a health crisis. Still, not sure if you want that on a birthday cake.

45. Of course, a lot of girls would adore a Barbie birthday cake.

Well, Ryan can be a girl’s name. However, how many girls named Ryan do you know? Exactly. Still, I know a few guys named Ryan I went to school with though.

46. Nothing makes a little girl’s dream like a birthday cake of Princess Chewbacca.

Yes, this is Chewie in a dress. And yes, it’s like having the Beauty and the Beast in the same persona. Hey, laugh it up, fuzzball.

47. Nothing makes a better birthday cake for an 8-year-old than one of the Black Death.

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To be fair, this was made on purpose in light of a popular TV show in Britain. Still, Americans might not understand and think it’s gross. I hope one of professors doesn’t use a cake like that for his son’s birthday.

48. If you were around during the 2000s, you might remember the Jonas Brothers. Here’s a cake of them.

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49. When you want to have your birthday cake in a different language, maybe you shouldn’t order it retail.

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Whoever got this one should’ve ordered a blank cake and put the Chinese characters on it themselves. C’mon, what are the chances that a cake decorator in retail knows any Chinese?

50. Sometimes when you have two kids with birthdays and can only afford one cake, they might as well have to share.

Hope this cake doesn’t give any indication of how the Philadelphia Eagles were doing that season. I mean Eeyore isn’t the most sunny character from Winnie the Pooh. Still, must suck for siblings to share a cake. They should’ve went generic.

51. You can’t have a great birthday without a cake of a Chipoltle burrito.

Of course, right now you probably wouldn’t want a Chipoltle burrito cake for your birthday. Now that you think about it, with the E. Coli and Novovirus outbreaks, you don’t want to go anywhere near one.

52. Of course, clowns tend to be a popular birthday cake motif, especially for kids.

I don’t know about you, but I don’t think “clown massacre” is a great theme for a birthday cake. In fact, I don’t think it’s a great theme for any cake. This is horrifying.

53. A lot of 21st birthday cakes have drinking, this is the cake that expresses how some feel the day after.

Actually, waking up with a hangover isn’t any fun. So why have a cake depicting one, I have no idea. Still, least it’s better than having a cake of the movie.

54. When it comes to birthday cakes, you can’t go wrong with Harry Potter.

Seems like this Harry Potter cake has an acne outbreak and is totally emo teen mode. Also, where the hell is his lightning bolt scar on his forehead? Must be under the bangs.

55. When it comes to Barbie doll cakes, they’re always decked in pretty dress. Not sure about this one.

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Oh, my God, this Barbie has a beard. Guess this was originally for a girl and was made to look as manly as possible. Now it seems like some transvestite in a white frilly dress. Probably a lumberjack.

56. For the little boy who loves trains, a Thomas the Tank Engine birthday cake is just the ticket.

I don’t know about you. But it looks as if Thomas might be going off the rails. Is there any form of anger management at Shining Time Station? Because his rail rage might cause some accidents.

57. Happy 8th Birthday, Billy. Oh, wait, congratulations, Joe.

Seems like the decorator assumed that no one will notice. Please don’t mind the stuff they crossed out.

58. Of course, do you remember the time when Justin Bieber was popular? Still, there’s a birthday cake for him.

Never cared for Justin Bieber. Think he’s a scrawny twit if you ask me. Seriously, kill it. Kill it with fire.

59. Happy Birthday, Theresa. Here’s a cake you can surely sniff up to.

A coke hat cake? Seriously, that’s crazy. Oh, and it includes ecstasy. Okay, why does this cake even exist is my question. I mean why?

60. For her birthday, let no grass grow under her feet.

When they say, “Let no grass grow under her feet,” it’s usually not a compliment. Also, this cake is filled with some grammatical errors as well.

61. Now this Thomas the Tank Engine carnival birthday cake is great for any kid’s party.

Uh, did anyone get the memo that Peter has a nut allergy? I don’t think that’s something you put on cake. Not sure if this resulted in Peter breaking in hives.

62. For someone’s birthday, a bumblebee cake is always nice.

However, a cake with a bumblebee being pursued by a flamethrower, not so much. Seriously, why does this even exist? Why?

63. Happy Birthday to Heather and Susan, but more emphasis on Susan.

Yeah, I think this cake decorator has no idea how to follow directions. Also, I think this birthday cake is bound to make Heather feel disappointed.

64. Happy birthday and sorry about the soap.

Yeah, I think the soap is a bad idea. Still, let’s not hope it’s in the cake. That would be bad. Really bad.

65. Happy birthday, Dave, and remember to get a colonoscopy.

Then again, that’s a cigar burning on his butt. Which begs the question, why the hell does this cake even exist? Seriously, why?

66. Those who love Ghostbusters will adore this birthday cake.

Well, at least they’re honest. Still, that message, “you’re not special” gotta hurt. You really don’t want that on your birthday cake.

67. Celebrate your birthday with a cake of Lil’ Wayne.

Okay, I know the guy’s a rapper. But this one makes him seem like he’s a straight up horror movie villain. And the licorice dreads don’t help at all.

68. Nothing makes a better first birthday cake than one from Family Guy?

I know this was probably the parents’ idea. But still, Family Guy is a show for adults with adult jokes. A monkey cake would make more sense.

69. When it comes to little girl birthday cakes, you can’t go wrong with a castle.

I don’t know about you but those towers don’t look right. To me they kind of resemble a trio of flowery dildos. Definitely not what you’d want on a cake for a little girl’s birthday.

70. Those who grew up with The Magic School Bus will enjoy this birthday cake of Ms. Frizzle.

Wait a minute, that’s supposed to be of musical artist Tori Amos. My bad. And a very bad rendition of her, too. Seriously, that doesn’t look right.

71. Of course, I couldn’t do a birthday cake post without including one of My Little Pony.

Well, this cake just says “My Little Pony,” so the birthday girl in this situation will have to use her imagination. Which is kind of a shame because the decorator didn’t know how to follow directions.

72. This 14-year-old girl’s birthday cake will bring you to tears.

Or rather, tears of, wait, is that supposed to be blood? Sure looks like it. So why did anyone think this was a good idea for a birthday cake? Why?

73. Since Frozen is all the rage, I just had to include a birthday cake of Queen Elsa.

Now that hardly resembles Elsa at all. More like a cartoony Queen Marie Antoinette dressed like Elsa for Halloween. They should’ve used a decal instead.

74. Happy 35th Birthday and sorry, I can’t draw a unicorn.

Well, I have to admire the decorator’s honesty. Then again, they might just have been repeating what the customer ordered. Either way, doesn’t look great on a cake.

75. Girls who love Disney princesses will surely adore this Cinderella birthday cake.

I’m afraid Cinderella hasn’t aged very well. That, or she’s been having a lot of plastic surgery over the years that has gone horribly wrong. I’m not sure which.

76. Happy birthday, and by the way, you’re fat.

Yeah, I think having “Happy Birthday Chubby” on a cake is bound to cause someone to have either a lower self-image or lose their temper. Please, don’t try to risk either.

77. All what this cake should say is, “Happy Birthday.”

Seems like someone took some customer’s directions a bit more literal than they should. Seriously, all they had to write was “Happy Birthday.” How hard could it be?

78. For small children, you can’t go wrong with an Elmo birthday cake.

To be fair, the birthday girl in this situation was sharing a birthday with her dad. However, it does seem like Elmo’s being naughty at a strip club. Seriously, couldn’t they just put a pickup truck for God’s sake?

79. All right, who the hell is L Hyphen A (With Sprinkles)?

Seems like this cake decorator put down exactly just what the customer ordered. Just not how they wanted it. That’s how you get cakes like these.

80. A guy who likes action movies would always like a birthday cake with Chuck Norris.

This cake is so wrong on so many levels. For one, that doesn’t look like Chuck Norris. Second, the grammar is horrible. Oh, that’s supposed to be “doesn’t cry”. Well, the spacing’s too close. Third, an assault weapon, really?

Touchdown with These Super Bowl Sunday Party Treats (Second Edition)

Posted by historymaniacmegan on January 8, 2016

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Just when you thought the holiday gorging season is over. Another one just seems to take its place. This time it’s NFL playoff season which will soon cap it off with the Super Bowl, which will be the most watched TV event of the year (but I’ll be watching Downton Abbey and Galavant if the Steelers aren’t in it). This year the Steelers barely made it into the playoffs after winning against Cleveland and Buffalo winning against the Jets (thank you, Buffalo). So naturally, on Saturday, they’ll be going against the Cincinnati Bengals. Nevertheless, most of the food that’s eaten during football games isn’t the best thing for you. Let’s face it, if your New Year’s resolutions include losing weight or eating healthier, you might stay away from the standard football fare like burgers, hotdogs, fries, chips, nachos, wings, pizza, fried chicken, and what else have you. And when it comes to the Super Bowl, well, you can bet some football fans will probably have given up sticking to their diets. Now I am not the most avid football fan. Yet, since I live in Pittsburgh Steeler country, I am well aware that pro football is a really big deal that the Super Bowl is America’s biggest unofficial national holiday. So it’s not unusual that many people throw Super Bowl parties on Super Bowl Sunday with their own gridiron grub. So for your reading pleasure this playoff season, here are some more Super Bowl delights for your big game party.

New York Giants fans will surely get a kick out of these cupcakes.

I’m not sure if the Giants are in the playoffs this year. Then again, they’ve won 2 Super Bowls against the Patriots. So this sort of counts.

2. This football cookies will certainly look good on your Super Bowl dessert platter.

After all, football cookies seem easy to make and decorate. I’m sure you can find chocolate and white icing at your local grocery store.

3. You’ve heard of cheeseburgers. But have you’ve seen a cheeseburger cupcake?

Yes, this is a cheeseburger cupcake. Still, unlike some, you can have one with chocolate and vanilla.

4. It’s not a Super Bowl party without some pigskin potato skins.

I’ve done pigskin potato skins in my last Super Bowl treat post. but these are made in a very different way. Still has the same heart attack potential.

5. Last year’s top Super Bowl dessert was none other than the Deflate Cake.

Sorry, Patriots fans, but I couldn’t resist. This is just perfect. the deflated football almost looks real. I’m sure this wasn’t made in New England.

6. These Ritz cracker crunch footballs will surely delight the younger fans.

These look almost professionally made as you might see. Still, at least this picture lists the ingredients so I won’t have to make them out myself.

7. Of course, a Super Bowl treat post wouldn’t be complete without a snackadium to keep some food in one place.

This one has olives on the play in the guacamole field. Still, seems smaller than others but I’m sure some of the fare might not be good for you.

8. Nothing makes a great dessert on Super Bowl Sunday than these football cupcakes.

Uses cookie footballs and minty green icing. Still, they’re quite adorable. And they’re chocolate.

9. When it comes to dip, you can’t go wrong with a guac field.

At least this looks a bit healthier than the previous stuff I’ve put on my post so far. Like how they used peppers for field goals.

10. Super Bowl Sunday wouldn’t be the same without some chocolate peanut football treats.

These look quite cute. Not sure how you get the peanuts together. But it looks doable. Also uses chocolate icing.

11. Bring the big game spirit onto your dessert platter than some football pretzel sticks.

Seems like all you have to do with these are dip them in chocolate, wait for them to dry, and put football etchings on them. Can’t be that difficult.

12. If you prefer fun size, these pretzel bites will make your game.

Like the sticks, it just seems you dip them in chocolate before painting stripes on them. Not shaped like footballs. But as long as they’re tasty, who cares.

13. Your Super Bowl appetizer isn’t complete without a football bread bowl of dip.

On second thought, couldn’t just be football bread instead? That would’ve been great just as well and there would be no need to scoop out the bread.

14. This football appetizer platter will give you all the cheese and crackers of your heart’s desires.

Well, the football is made from pepperoni and cheese with everything else surrounding it. Not the most healthy option for you. But it doesn’t look half bad.

15. Fans in Seattle will certainly delight munching on a sugar cookie jersey of their favorite Seahawk.

Not sure if I know any of these guys besides Marshawn Lynch and the one with the braids (whose name I forget). Still, the fans will love them.

16. Mason jar football brownie treats would make a fine addition to any Super Bowl party.

Not sure how big these jars are. But these certainly look tasty. Love the brownie footballs at the top.

17. This pigskin cheese dip is all covered in bacon.

Now this is bound to give someone coronaries. Because bacon isn’t known to be good for you. Still, like the cheese stripes.

18. This Super Bowl, grace your dessert platter with these football bars.

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Not sure what these are. Cheese cake bars? Seems to look like it. Oh, wait, they’re fruit bars. Well, as long as they resemble footballs, that’s fine with me.

19. These football pretzels are sure to make a tasty Super Bowl snack.

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Actually they’re football pretzel sandwich snacks. They’re used with Rolo chocolate. Not sure if this was made by the company. But it still goes on the post.

20. Nothing makes a Super Bowl party worthwhile than some Buffalo chicken sandwich patties.

Basically it’s ground up buffalo chicken shaped into footballs. And they’re decorated by string cheese for a more realistic effect.

21. Nothing is sure to excite the people of Green Bay, Wisconsin than a Green Bay Packers gingerbread house.

Yes, somebody actually did this. Still, I think it would’ve been more appropriate if it was a cheese or lunch meat house. Because it’s the Packers.

22. Steeler fans are sure to adore this cake as a dessert centerpiece.

Of course, I had to include at least one Steeler treat on this post. Not sure about the football. Looks a bit deflated and more appropriate for a New England Patriots cake.

23. You can’t have a Super Bowl party without including some cookie dough footballs.

They’re basically footballs with cookie dough inside a shell of chocolate. I’m sure it’s perfectly safe. I mean they put cookie dough in ice cream for God’s sake.

24. On the field, it’s the Hershey’s Kisses vs. the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

To be fair, both candies are made by the same company, Hershey’s. Still, this cake is amazing. I also love how they made the striped Hershey Kisses refs.

25. For those who fondly remember Deflategate, feast your eyes on this chocolate “Bradie” ball.

This was made by a guy in Pennsylvania and it wasn’t for sale. Nevertheless, it weighs 13 lbs. Sorry, scratch that. It actually weighs 11.2 lbs since someone named Tom Brady let the air out.

26. Though it’s winter, these Giants ice cream sandwiches make a great frozen treat in New York.

Yes, these are New York Giants ice cream sandwiches. And since they’re a football team, each one has stripes and team colors in sprinkles.

27. With the Denver Broncos in the playoffs, there’s no better time to show you a Denver Brocnos dessert pizza.

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Most of this is made from popcorn and chocolate as well as sprinkles and other candies. Actually found it on Pinterest in September.

28. You can’t have a Super Bowl snackadium without some pop cans at the edges.

Actually I see some bear cans in the mix as well. Nevertheless, I think the most healthy things in here are the popcorn and the dips.

29. Why just have hotdogs on your grill when you can also have them on your dessert platter, too?

Yes, those are candy hotdogs. And yes, the circus peanut buns and gum drop relish make them look disgusting. Still, it’s unique so they’ll do.

30. People of Chicago would certainly adore this Chicago Bears chocolate cake.

Well, the Chicago Bears were National Conference champs and played in the Super Bowl in 2006. But the Indianapolis Colts beat them. Also, haven’t won a Super Bowl since the 1980s.

31. You never have a complete Super Bowl dessert platter until you have football gobs.

Seems like these gobs are rather easy to make as long as they’re shaped like footballs. Then after that is the icing of the stripes.

32. People from Seattle can always go crazy over a double decker Seahawk cake.

Now that’s a cake you could see from a mile away or in the dark. A green icing that bright could do that to a cake.

33. You can’t have a hit Super Bowl party without some cinnamon roll football cookies.

Yes, these are made from cinnamon roles. But they’re flatter as you see. Not sure if you can eat them for breakfast.

34. If you love the Pittsburgh Steelers, then you’ll love these Steeler sugar cookies.

Seems like this one has footballs, Steeler helmets, stadium views, Terrible Towels, logo, and jerseys of Big Ben, Heinz Ward, and Polamalu. Now Ward and Polamalu are out.

35. Nothing makes a better Super Bowl dessert than some football peanut butter Rice Krispie treats.

Yes, they’re just footballs with peanut butter. No, real footballs don’t look like that. Still, seem tasty.

36. For healthier dessert options, may I suggest you go with some chocolate football apple slices?

It’s possible that they’re probably covered in chocolate so they resemble footballs. Still, healthier than some of the other options on here, I’ll say.

37. These Oreo cookie footballs will surely make tasty Super Bowl treats during the big game.

I guess the Oreo cookies are crumpled up in footballs and covered by chocolate icing. May not look like much but I bet they taste great.

38. Seems like one of these little wieners just made a pass.

These are mini hotdogs with olive helmets and mustard features. And it seems they’re in the heat of a critical moment at this time.

39. This football cake is sure to make a wonderful centerpiece for your Super Bowl party.

And it’s surrounded by graham crackers to dip in. Either consisting of field goal icings and ones all covered in sprinkles.

40. Nothing makes a Super Bowl party better than a peanut butter football cake.

And all you have to do once it’s out of the oven are putting in some icing marks. Still, has some cracks but I’d certainly eat it.

41. No Super Bowl party platter is complete without a football pizza.

Yes, I did a football pizza before last year. And yes, it did have pepperoni and cheese. But this one is round.

42. You’re familiar with hotdogs at football games. But have you ever seen a football hotdog?

Well, this is more of a cheese and chili football hotdog. Nevertheless, it does have the football spirit and nachos on the side.

43. Seems like this large snackadium offers more healthier options.

Well, this contains fruit, cheese, and guacamole dip. Also, from what I can tell, this snackadium seems to be made for a Pittsburgh area venue. Well, at least according to the table cloth and the dip.

44. Celebrate the Super Bowl with with some football mozzarella sticks.

Yes, these are football mozzarella sticks. Yes, I know they don’t look like sticks. But they resemble footballs and shouldn’t that be enough?

45. This cookie tray is bound to have a jersey of your favorite Pittsburgh Steeler.

Well, Big Ben and Harrison are still around. Holmes got traded. Polamalu, Keisel, and Ward have retired. Not sure about the others.

46. For Seahawks fans, these blue and green Rice Krispie treats can’t be beat.

Well, they’re in the team colors whether through sprinkles, icing, or food coloring. Still, not sure how they’d taste.

47. You can’t complete a Super Bowl dessert platter without some cookie ice cream sandwiches.

Yet, out of these footballs, only half of these are covered in chocolate. Nevertheless, they sure look tasty if you ask me.

48. This football contains 3 different dips.

Seems like they consist of guacamole, salsa, and dressing. How they remain separated in this dish, I have no idea.

49. I give you, the quintessential meat snackadium.

The stands are made out of hamburgers and the edges and field goals are made out of hotdogs. Nevertheless, it’s certainly bound to induce some heart attacks.

50. These chocolate football brownies are sure to be any chocolate lover’s Super Bowl delight.

Now these are chocolate football brownies with chocolate icing. Must be so chocolatey rich as I say.

51. For Giants fans, you can’t have a better Super Bowl cake than one of MetLife Stadium.

I guess this was made by a professional. Still, love how the crowd is represented by sprinkles. So creative.

52. This Super Bowl, take a bite out of these super football sandwiches.

Seems like these buns are whole wheat and have the markings made from cheese. Still, I’m sure they’d be great for any Super Bowl party.

53. Nothing makes a great Super Bowl snack like some football nuts.

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Seems like these were from the year when it was the San Francisco 49ers against the Baltimore Ravens. Ravens won and it resulted in as many Super Bowl wins for Ray Lewis as murder allegations.

54. This large snackadium is sure a real hoagie breadbasket.

Seems like this one appears to be made by someone with too much time on their hands or in the restaurant business. Wonder what happened to the food left over.

55. When it comes to parking, this snackadium has a whole lot to follow.

Seems like this one is all packed with snacks and brownies. Still, I love how this person used chocolate bars for cars and chocolate chips for wheels.

56. For a veggie dish, may I suggest some football taco salad?

Then again, this may be a dip for all I know. Then again, it’s probably healthier than some of the other dishes on this post. And it’s the most colorful football arrangement I’ve seen so far.

57. This snackadium seems partially constructed from Rice Krispies.

This seems to be an interesting arrangement. Probably built by someone with too much time on their hands. Likethe donuts on the burgers.

58. This Super Bowl dessert platter will sure be a hit at your party during the big game.

This seems to have a fruit pizza field and other delights. Nevertheless, seems to be made by a Green Bay Packers fan by the looks of it.

59. No Super Bowl party would be complete without these big game cupcakes.

These consist of a football and a filled stadium. And the best part about these is that they’re chocolate.

60. New Enlganders would delight with these Patriots cookies.

These consist of a couple helmets, logos, and footballs. Also has a a Brady jersey. One for each side. What an asshole.

61. In memory of Deflategate, here are some great football cookies in case the Patriots make the Super Bowl.

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They’re said to be made by a coffee company in Boston. Seriously, I’m not kidding. Still, wonder how many orders they got outside New England.

62. Another cookie option would be of Tom Brady’s court portrait.

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For some reason, this guy reminds me more of FBI Agent Nelson Van Alden from Boardwalk Empire. Seriously, he totally looks as if he could drown his partner in a lake in an attempt to baptize him. Made from an Indianapolis bakery.

63. Like peanut butter and chocolate chips? Then you’ll love these football cookies.

Well, these footballs seem spotty if you ask me. But nevertheless, they sure look tasty regardless.

64. This Superbowl, take a bite out of these Reese’s fudge footballs.

Seem to resemble the Ritz cracker crunch ones I showed earlier. But they’re probably softer. Still, these look so delicious.

65. Nothing makes a Super Bowl party complete than these little football toast pizzas.

They seem rather small and made with mustard stripes. Still, whoever made these was quite creative if you ask me.

66. Celebrate this Super Bowl with some jello shots representing your team.

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Now jello shots contain alcohol and shouldn’t be taken by anyone under 21, pregnant, AA members, or designated drivers. Nevertheless, these seem to be for the San Francisco 49ers. Of course, you probably remembered what happened to them when they went against Baltimore.

67. For those rooting for Green Bay, this cake is for you.

Seems most appropriate since the Packers are associated with cheese, namely cheese heads. Still, not sure if I’m fine with them beating the Steelers at the Super Bowl. Then again, it could be worse.

68. This cake is sure to show some plays on the field.

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This looks quite clever to say the least. Seems so simple to make if you know how to do an icing playbook.

69. To make your Super Bowl party a hit, use some football pizza dip.

To some it resembles a pizza. To others, it looks like a pie with pepperoni on top. But to me, it’s clever and seems rather appetizing.

70. When it comes to Super Bowl parties, you can’t go wrong with a football stuffed pizza.

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Yes, I might’ve shown a football calzone before. But this one is made from bread and it looks so toasty. Also love the cheese decor on this.

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen on These Christmas Treats (Second Edition)

Posted by historymaniacmegan on December 3, 2015

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Last year I did a post on Christmas food which was a big success last Christmas season and even got more views this November. So I decided to do another Christmas food post this year for those wanting more. Now while last year’s opening had a turkey, this year has a ham. As we all know, because Thanksgiving and Christmas are big holidays with a higher food consumption than usual, going on a diet this holiday season is usually a very bad idea. Now while there are plenty of food items associated with Christmas, I’m mostly going to focus on items that resemble things familiar with the holiday. So while ham and turkey may be Christmas entrees, neither will be in this post unless I see a ham or turkey with Santa’s face on it. This is just an example. So yeah, it’s all about the aesthetics here as with most holiday treat posts I’ve done. And yes, expect a lot of appetizers and desserts. So for your reading pleasure, here are some more Christmas treats for you to ogle during this holiday season.

For some Mexican flair in the appetizer platter, you can’t go wrong with some Mexican Christmas tree dip.

Now this contains red and green peppers, olives, and cheese. Still, this is the kind of tree well suited for your nachos.

2. Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like reindeer cupcakes.

Then again, it’s fairly possible that Santa’s sleigh team would consist of females and young males. I mean older male reindeer usually shed their antlers by December. Of course, it’s possible they can all be girls with rather masculine names.

3. You’ve heard of a gingerbread house. But have you heard of a pretzel log cabin?

Yes, these are log cabins made from pretzel sticks with icing and other candies. However, it seems like these two houses only share one outhouse for some reason.

4. Bring the spirit of Christmas to your dessert platter with these Reese’s chocolate Christmas trees.

Now these are made from Hershey’s kisses and Reese’s cups. And they’re all covered in white icing and sprinkles to resemble snow.

5. This Christmas, bring the holiday spirit into your home with some Christmas wreath bruschetta.

Now this looks quite charming and can also be called “Christmas Wreath Veggie Pizza.” Yet, they had to use icing on the bow.

6. During this holiday season, wake up for some Santa pancakes.

Now this uses mini marshmallows, jelly, and M&Ms. However, it’s probably more healthier than anything you’d get at IHOP.

7. If you’re celebrating Christmas in Japan, go with a sushi Christmas tree.

Still, while I don’t mean to criticize Japanese eating habits, I have to admit sushi is far more healthier than what most Japanese eat on Christmas. You know, a bucket of Colonel Sanders’ Kentucky Fried Coronaries. Seriously, KFC food is finger lickin’ lethal.

8. Nothing makes a better Christmas cherry pie than one shaped like a candy cane.

And the best part is, it’s much easier to slice than a regular circle one. Still, that’s pretty clever if you think about it.

9. Grace your appetizer platter this Christmas with a veggie Christmas tree.

Talk about stacking up veggies like a tree. Of course, it mostly consists of broccoli for the foliage.

10. Then again, perhaps you might prefer a veggie platter with some lettuce.

Now this is a more organized Christmas tree with each veggie in a straight line. And this one is much greener as well.

11. For you fruit lovers out there, there is an edible Christmas tree for you, too.

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Now this contains strawberries, grapes, cantaloupe, and starfruit. And yes, it’s in Christmas tree form for your yuletide fruit salad delight.

12. Nothing makes a better dip this season than Christmas tree cream cheese.

Of course, it’s not green as you might see it. And it’s covered in chives and sauce. But it’s pretty clever.

13. Nothing makes a meat lover’s Christmas complete than a Christmas wreath kielbasa.

Now this contains yellow, red, and green bell peppers, olives, and some bread dough. It’s not necessarily green but it’ll do.

14. Make the most of this winter holiday season with these marshmallow snowman cookies.

For some reason, these tend to look like little snowman cowboys to me. Like the fruit roll-up scarves.

15. For healthier options, you can always go with strawberry Santas.

Now these have a strawberry suit, whipped cream faces, and chocolate chip eyes. Nevertheless, they’re adorable.

16. For your dessert platter, these Christmas tree brownies are sure to be a real treat.

Now I loved how they used sprinkles for the decoration. Nevertheless, these are simply charming and cute. Besides, who doesn’t love brownies?

17. Of course, you can’t go wrong with a chocolate Christmas tree either.

Now this consists of chocolate, icing, and small tiny cookies to use as ornaments and a star. Still, I’d eat this right up if it was in front of me.

18. At your ugly Christmas sweater party, it would be most appropriate if you go with an ugly Christmas sweater cupcake cake.

And this one is trimmed with mini marshmallows and covered in Christmas lights. Whoever thought up this must be brilliant.

19. Be a healthy angel this holiday season with this breaded Christmas angel.

Then again, it’s probably a sandwich. But it seems to cover an astonishingly small amount of space on the plate.

20. Of course, you’ve heard of “Silver Bells.” Well, have you heard of cheesy green Christmas bells?

Now other than cheese and some veggies, I’m not sure what else is in these bells. Still, it’s pretty clever when you think about it.

21. Watch the iconic Christmas special Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer with cupcakes of Rudolph and Clarice.

Of course, I personally thought that Rudolph and Herman should’ve remained at the Island of Misfit Toys. Seriously, Santa in that special was a real jerk. So was Rudolph’s dad.

22. Grace your holiday appetizer platter this year with these Christmas tree hard boiled eggs.

Man, they seem to have hard boiled eggs for almost every occasion. Still, I wonder how they got the eggs in that Christmas tree shape.

23. Treat yourselves this Christmas to some Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats.

Now these trees seem to be decorated with those cinnamon candies and specks of peppermint. Also like how they used the green icing.

24. Treat your kids this Christmas with these Santa hat cake pops.

Now these are so clever. Nevertheless, it’s possible that these might be strawberry pops, but I doubt it.

25. For a healthy Christmas lunch, you can’t go wrong with a pea pod Christmas tree.

Now this includes an American cheese star and a pretzel stick trunk. Still, it’s quite cute.

26. When it comes to Christmas tree brownies, you can decorate them however you like.

You can use some sugar and sprinkles. And you can decorate one with the red cinnamon candies. Nevertheless, it helps if you include candy cane handles.

27. Make your dessert platter a winter wonderland with these snowflake and Christmas tree cupcakes.

Now these look professionally made. Not sure if some of the decorations are edible. But they look magnificent. Like the snowflake Christmas tree.

28. Ever seen those Christmas villages? Well, here’s a Christmas village cake.

Now these might be rather simple houses near a cookie tree. But I really think this is pretty adorable and clever if you ask me. Love the icing on the houses.

29. For Christmas cookies, nothing beats candy canes.

I think my mom made these when I was a kid. Yeah, I might remember these. Yet, this is a great cookie idea.

30. Bring in the festive Christmas spirit with some Christmas tree Rice Krispie treats.

Yeah, I had Rice Krispie Christmas trees on this post earlier. But these are coned shaped, green, and 3 dimensional. Love the decorations on this though.

31. Grace your Christmas dessert platter with a large gingerbread village cake.

Now this has to be professionally done or by a repressed art major. But you have to admire how lovely these gingerbread houses are.

32. For your dessert platter, nothing makes a better centerpiece than a cupcake Christmas wreath.

Now this one comprises of cupcakes you can tear away from the original arrangement. But yes, this is cute.

33. Bring in the true Christmas spirit to your holiday party with these cupcakes.

Yes, these are professionally made as you can tell by the decorations. But I think they’re quite cute despite having a lot of icing.

34. For lunch this Christmas season, your kids will certainly love a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer PB & J.

Just cut a piece of bread in the shape of a heart and attach pretzels as antlers. Still, I think whole wheat might be better since it’s darker and healthier than white.

35. Now you know candy canes. But have you ever seen some candy cane Christmas trees?

These are manufactured since they’re still in the wrapper. Still, you have to like these and think it’s a clever treat idea.

36. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with Rice Krispie treat ornaments.

Now these are just in balls with a wrapped Rolo on top. Not sure what to think about caramel Rolos though. Wish they had more chocolate and less filling.

37. While mice are certainly a nuisance that should die this holiday season, these Christmas mice cookies should be a delight.

Now these mice are made out of chocolate with almond slice earrings and little red eyes. Still, they’re cute and won’t eat your food.

38. Wake up Christmas morning to some Christmas tree cinnamon rolls.

Yes, I had a cinnamon roll Christmas tree in my last Christmas treat post. But this one has stars and I think it’s lovely.

39. Greet this winter during the holiday season with some peppermint snowflake bark.

Now I’m sure the peppermint part of it comes from mashed candy canes. Snowflakes are also carved from a mold.

40. No kind of bread fully encapsulates the holiday spirit than some braided Nutella Christmas tree bread.

Now this is just wonderful. Man, that bread must really taste so good. Really want to bite off a piece of this.

41. For your Christmas lunch, nothing beats a Christmas tree pizza.

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Now this is only a slice. But toppings are leaves, popcorn, and peppers. Also has a tree stand crust.

42. Celebrate the Christmas season this year with this Christmas tree cake.

Who knew that you can make such an elegant Christmas tree with frosting. And yes, it’s quite stunning.

43. This Christmas your kids will certainly love a sandwich of Santa’s little helper.

Includes cheese for hair and a cucumber for a hat. Still, I think the cucumber might be proportionally larger than the head for some reason. I’m not sure why.

44. Bring the spirit of the holiday season to your appetizer platter with this candy cane cheese dip.

Contains cheese and peppers for the red stripes. Might need a mold and a big dish. Wonder how long this one is.

45. For a holiday fruit snack, may I suggest a Grinchy pear?

Includes a strawberry Santa hat, which I think is a little too small for the pear head. Still, it’s pretty clever if I do say so myself.

46. This Christmas, hope your kids can help themselves to some Santa gouda cheese.

Unlike some of the treats on here, the decorative parts aren’t exactly edible. Nevertheless, I do think it’s cute to put little belts over the wax cover.

47. If you have a round dish, then I don’t see anything wrong with an ornament veggie tray at your Christmas party.

Now this consists of baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices. And they’re all arranged in neat rows for your guests’ convenience.

48. Now wouldn’t you say Christmas is so right for Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer brownie bites?

Basically these are round brownies with pretzel antlers on them. Well, partial antlers on them. But they’re cute that your kids will love them.

49. When it comes to Christmas treats for kids, you can’t go wrong with cereal bar sleighs with candy cane blades.

If it weren’t for the gummy bears in the sack, I would’ve mistaken these for tank. Still, like the candy cane blades on them.

50. Prank your naughty friends this year with some lump of coal candy.

Wonder if anyone would look at this and think it’s the real thing. It’s just candy so don’t use it as fuel for your fireplace. But yeah, it looks real.

51. This Christmas, spread some seasonal cheer on your appetizer platter with this Christmas tree cheese ball.

Now this is covered in parsley, peppers, and almonds. Still, not sure if it’s grand enough to be a centerpiece in the cracker tray.

52. Bring the snowy spirit of Christmas this holiday season with some snowflake cookies.

Yes, I love purple and I do think these snowflake cookies are beautiful. Nevertheless, I think they’re professionally made according to the design, at least.

53. For your dessert platter, you can’t get any jollier than these Santa hat cupcakes.

Yes, they look a bit like Santa hat cake pops except that they’re bigger. But they are pretty cute if you ask me.

54. Celebrate this Christmas on your appetizer platter with some Grinch guacamole for your nachos.

Really seems to resemble the guy if you ask me. I especially like his frowning expression with the olive eyes. Yes, quite amusing.

55. For a healthy fruit snack, you can’t go wrong with an apple Christmas tree.

And it has a cheese star, a pretzel stick stump, and raisin decorations. Of course, the raisins might run the risk of being mistaken for chocolate chips.

56. For Christmas dinner, help yourself to some Santa bread.

Now this bread has all the features of Santa including the hat, nose, and beard. Guess this was made by some repressed art major.

57. This Christmas, treat your kids to a healthy treat of apple snowman.

Yes, this is an apple made snowman. No, it’s not quite white. But then again, no snowman is anyway since a lot of snowmen have grime.

58. For Christmas lunch, help yourself to some Christmas tree pita pizza.

Contains peppers and a green sauce on some pita bread. Pretzel sticks are used as stumps. Then again, not sure what the green stuff is.

59. This Christmas, make your candy canes better by dipping them in chocolate.

Man, candy canes can be used for so much pertaining to decorating and cooking. Isn’t there something you can’t use them for this holiday season? Well, maybe.

60. Why stick with just one cheeseball when you can make a snowman with 3?

Yes, I have quite a few cheese ball stuff on this post. But hey, if they look like something that pertains to Christmas, it’ll go on this post. Besides, this is just fairly clever to say the least.

61. Make your Christmas party a hit with these Santa cake pops.

Now these Santas certainly look jolly and adorable. And I’m sure they won’t freak out the kids. Love them.

62. Now this penguin Christmas cake is sure to make your holiday season an adorable one.

Of course, penguins don’t live in the North Pole or an area with igloos or evergreen trees. But they’re so adorable in their Santa hats that you’ll overlook these things.

63. For your Christmas lunch have your kids feast their eyes on these snowmen sandwiches.

Now they have bugle hats and even some cheesy Christmas mice joining them. Nevertheless, they’re so cute.

64. Make your holiday party festive with your very own Christmas taco tree.

Now this has tacos laid out in a Christmas tree fashion. And with some cheese on the top. Whoever thought of this was a genius.

65. Grace your appetizer platter this Christmas with a Christmas cheese wreath.

Yes, this is another cheese dip confection. And yes, it doesn’t look quite like a green wreath. But it’s a great dip arrangement nevertheless.

66. For the holiday season, string cheese snowman is surely a treat that can’t be beat.

Of course, you can’t eat the attributes on the packaging. But still, you have to admit this is pretty creative.

67. On cold winter days during the season, you can’t go wrong with some marshmallow and candy cane snowmen.

And yes, they have M&M buttons and Twizzler scarves. Oh, and their hats are made from Hershey’s kisses. Still, these are adorable.

68. Nothing makes a better Christmas treat this year than a chocolate covered Christmas tree pretzel.

Now these have some pretzel sticks on them to bring out the tree design. Nevertheless, I think they’re pretty neat and sure look tasty.

69. Now these Santa cupcakes are sure to make anyone say “Ho, Ho, Ho.”

Now these have Santa’s features in icing. Of course, eating too many might put you at an increased risk of Type II Diabetes, if you’re not careful.

70. Wake up on Christmas morning to none other than some Christmas tree waffles.

Now this one is decorated with cantaloupe, raspberries, and blueberries. Nevertheless, it’s still much healthier than what you’d get at IHOP. And it’s less depressing than whatever you’d see on Christmas at the Waffle House.

71. For your fruit salad platter, it doesn’t hurt if you use a real watermelon snowman.

Of course, watermelons aren’t in season this time of year, so you’ll have to go with a store bought one. Also, snowmen aren’t green which might confuse the kiddies.

72. Reminisce about Christmas in the olden days with these Christmas vintage card cookies.

Once again, these are professionally made. Still, I wonder if any of these cookies depict some creepy kids or deranged Santas. Really would like to see that.

73. For a fruity Christmas dessert, you can’t go wrong with a Christmas wreath pavlova.

From how I see it, it’s a cake that’s covered with fruit on top. Other than that, I’m not sure what a pavlova is. Perhaps it’s another variation of fruitcake.

74. Grace your dessert platter this Christmas with a chocolate covered Oreo Christmas tree.

Now how this person managed to put so many Oreos on a stick I’ll never know. Still, love the lights on it.

75. Nothing says Christmas like these 12 Days of Christmas cake.

Now this was surely professionally made since nobody would be able to make a cake with that many layers. Love seeing Animal on the bottom. Still, I wonder how they carry this thing.

76. Wake up in these cold holiday mornings to some snowman donuts.

Of course, they had candy corn for noses which is basically inedible sugar wax most people wouldn’t think of eating on Halloween, let alone Christmas. Still, the chocolate chips to represent the eyes and mouth certainly are, if you aren’t a dog.

77. Savor the holiday season this year with these Christmas tree jello shots.

Of course, these probably contain alcohol just so to warn you. And no, these aren’t for anyone under 21. Still, like how they arranged these cups into a Christmas tree.

78. Uh-oh, it seems that Santa was too fat for this cake.

Yeah, maybe Santa should either go on a diet or hit the gym. Nevertheless, I think this s a fairly amusing cake. Like the reindeer, too.

79. Celebrate the holiday season this year with some Christmas tree lasagna.

And yes, the Christmas tree is made of all kinds of bell peppers. Still, never thought I’d see something like this. I was expecting something like Christmas tree pizza.

80. Your Christmas dessert platter is never complete without a Christmas wreath cake.

Now this is professionally made as you see with the detail. Still, you have to love the wreath design and the red ribbon on this. Very in tune with the Christmas season.

Feel the Power of the Force in These Star Wars Treats

Posted by historymaniacmegan on November 10, 2015

Unlike the Hunger Games, Star Wars doesn’t really focus a lot on food since it’s not as important as other pressing matters like destroying Death Stars, the Force, or what not. Of course, Luke Skywalker grew up as a farm boy on a water farm. Granted it was a desert planet called Tatooine and water is still essential for growing food, but still. However, Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi meet Han Solo and Chewbacca at Mos Eisley’s Cantina which is sort of the Star Wars equivalent of a dive. Actually it’s more like those nightclubs you see in film noir movies where there’s music, everyone talks to each other, there are incidences of violence, and it’s filled with dritbags and crooks. Kind of like Rick’s Cafe Americain in Casablanca if you want to think of it but that place also had dancing, gambling, refugees, and Nazis. But still, the Panem Capitol would basically make the Mos Eisley Cantina look like a wholesome family restaurant. Yes, sentient beings get killed there but when it comes to a place where they force teenagers to kill each other on live television for entertainment, there’s no comparison. But at the Cantina, the four make a deal over providing transportation for Luke, Obi Wan, R2-D2, and C-3PO to Alderaan (which they’ll never get to). It’s also where Han Solo shoots Greedo and meets Jabba the Hutt (well, in the Special Edition VHS, anyway). Nevertheless, we know that Star Wars has a legion of fans all over the world and it’s not unusual for them to hold Star Wars themed parties for their kids. Sometimes they even old Star Wars weddings for themselves. Either way, it’s not unusual for them to have Star Wars fare, especially cakes. In this post, I’ll cover all the kinds of Star Wars treats and goodies fans have created. Some of them might be ingenious culinary creations. Some might be cute and adorable. And some might make your head scratch. So for your reading pleasure, this Nerdvember, here are some Star Wars delights inspired by the events in a galaxy far, far away.

Nothing makes a Star Wars fan go gaga than a cake of a little Chewie spilling milk.

Now I think this was for a small child’s birthday party. Still, it’s so adorable isn’t it?

2. Eat like a Jedi master with a Yoda ice cream dessert.

Now I think this might be an ice cream sundae with Yoda’s head on a green ice cream scoop. Still, it’s quite clever.

3. If you liked The Empire Strikes Back, then you’ll love this Wampa cake.

I’m sure this is the kind of cake suitable for anyone freezing on Hoth. However, its major downside is that it’s covered in coconut.

4. Be the ultimate galactic host with these Star Wars cake pops.

Even comes with a Rice Krispie Death Star. Still, this display includes descriptions on which character each cake pop is supposed to be.

5. Grace your table this Christmas with this gingerbread AT-AT.

I know this isn’t meant for eating. But you have to like how this Imperial walking tank is wreaking havoc among the candy canes. It’s pretty funny.

6. To make TIE fighters, all you need are graham crackers, marshmallows, and peanut butter.

Now whoever thought of this is a genius. Didn’t know that Imperial fighters were so easy to make in the kitchen.

7. It’s not a Star Wars party until you have some Wookie cookies.

Now there are plenty of wookie cookies in all shapes and sizes. But I like this one because it doesn’t use icing for fur.

8. Nothing says true love than seeing two Stormtroopers on top of a Death Star.

Because nothing celebrates true love than sitting together on top of a space station that blew up a planet. Then again, these are Imperial Stormtroopers, but still.

9. For healthier options, you can always make lightsabers from grapes.

All these require are just grapes on a skewer with some foil on the bottom. But they only come in two colors.

10. Nothing makes your Star Wars party a hit than an Imperial Stormtrooper cheese ball.

Now that doesn’t look quite like a Stormtrooper. But I’ll give this person an A for effort since it’s pretty creative.

11. If you don’t like Imperial smores, then you can always go with cheese.

Now these cheddar Imperial fighters might make great appetizers. And they’re fairly easy to make, too.

12. Nothing makes you the ultimate Star Wars party host than cookies like these.

Now these cookies look professionally made. Yet, the consist of Yoda, an X-Wing, Padme Amidala, Darth Maul, Boba Fett, lightsaber duel at Cloud City, and Princess Leia.

13. If you love candy, then these Star Wars chocolates will do nicely.

Now these consist of Darth Vader, the Millennium Falcon, a Stormtrooper, and Han Solo in carbonite. You might have to buy the molds, but these look awesome.

14. Relive the events of the original trilogy with a cake of Han, Luke, Leia, and Chewie trying to get out of the Death Star’s garbage disposal.

Now I have to admit, this is a very creative cake. Love the use of chocolate graham crackers. Also like how Leia and Han are trying to stop the walls narrowing by using a pretzel stick.

15. Wake up this morning for a Kessel run with a Chewbacca donut.

I’m sure any cop Star Wars fan would appreciate something like this. Well, stereotypically speaking, that is.

16. Nothing shows the power of the Dark Side than a cake of Darth Vader rising from the flames.

I have to admit, this is a very awesome cake. However, it also reminds me of why Darth Vader is on life support in the first place. Cue to Episode III.

17. If you love C-3PO and R2-D2, then this bento lunch is for you.

Now this has C-3PO in peppers while R2-D2 is a hardboiled egg. Still, it’s really a work in food art if I say so myself.

18. Nothing makes an Imperial Galactic Empire party better than these Stormtrooper cupcakes.

Now these cupcakes look very easy to decorate. Just put white icing and a marshmallow decorated like a Stormtrooper helmet.

19. If you loved Star Wars, then your party will certainly rock with this Han Solo in carbonite cake.

C’mon, with all the Han Solo in carbonite products out there, you knew this was coming. This is especially since there’s a Han Solo in carbonite chocolate mold.

20. If you have young children, an Ewok village makes a great birthday cake.

However, I think this person made an Ewok village cake for themselves due to being a repressed art major. It even includes a Death Star. But you have to like this, though.

21. Make your Star Wars party worthwhile with these Han Solo in carbonite cookies.

Of course, this might require using a chocolate Han Solo in carbonite. But I’m sure you can get the molds off Amazon.

22. Celebrate the holiday season in the galaxy with this Millennium Falcon cake.

Love how Han and Chewie decorated the ship for Christmas. Also like seeing Han on that candy sleigh. Brilliant.

23. Nothing says Christmas like Rudolph the Red-Nosed AT-AT.

Yes, I know that AT-AT is decorated like a reindeer. Yes, I know it’s ridiculous. But still, it’s funny.

24. Grace your galactic salad bowl with this watermelon Death Star.

Not sure if it’s partial or a complete. Either way, it’s pretty ingenious.

25. For all bounty hunters in the galaxy, feast yourselves on this Boba Fett pizza.

Now this seems to have peppers, pesto, tomato sauce and cheese. If you order it, it’s said that the delivery boy gives it to you from a jetpack. Okay, I was just kidding on that one.

26. If you like Wampa cake, then you might want to try these cupcakes from Hoth.

Of course, they also use coconut which I hate. But they also come in 2 different sizes.

27. For appetizers, these Imperial fighter hot dog rolls will do quite nicely.

Now these are pretty clever. But as far as health content goes, it probably falls on the Dark Side.

28. You can’t have a Star Wars party in this part of the galaxy without these cupcakes.

Now I don’t think this selection includes Han Solo, even when he’s frozen in carbonite. But it does include Greedo whom he shout first.

29. Nothing makes a Star Wars party better than a sarlacc bundt cake.

You know the pit monster that devoured Boba Fett and nearly ate Lando in Return of the Jedi? Well, there’s a cake for that.

30. Put your appetizer platter on the Dark Side with this Death Star cheese ball.

Now that’s a pretty good Death Star. And I see they included X-Wings and Imperial fighters, too.

31. For your Wookie lunch, this Chewie bento is just what the doctor ordered.

Didn’t know they could make noodles to look like Chewie over rice. Still, it’s quite creative if you think about it.

32. Feast on your wookie appetite with this Chewbacca burger.

Sure it might not have a lot of toppings. But this double decker is way healthier than whatever you get at McDonald’s.

33. For your Jedi salad, carrot lightsabers make a nice addition.

Yeah, stick some carrot slices into cucumbers. That might work. Nothing like a lightsaber salad fight if there was one.

34. If you’re not in the mood for Wookie cookies, may I suggest Wookie gobs?

As you can see, these are gobs. They’re sandwiches that are a mix between a cupcake and a cookie. But are neither.

35. Feed your path to the Dark Side with this Darth Vader pizza.

Most of Darth Vader’s face is covered with mushrooms and black olives. Thus, mushrooms and olives are evil.

36. Harness the power of the Empire with these Death Star cupcakes.

It’s a wonder that Death Stars require a lot of resources they the Empire could only build two of them. Imagine if there were as many Death Stars as these cupcakes.

37. For your Wookiee berry snack, help yourself to this basket.

Now this has some banana Imperial fighters as well as Chewie in peanut butter and Nuttella. And it's quite realistic, too.

Now this has some banana Imperial fighters as well as Chewie in peanut butter and Nuttella over blackberries. And it’s quite realistic, too.

38. For your Star Wars party, it is the Yoda pizza you seek.

Toppings of green bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, and olives it has. So healthy for a Jedi master, it is.

39. Start your galactic day with this pancake AT-AT.

Wonder how they got the pancakes to stick up like that. Does maple syrup work like glue?

40. For your Jedi veggie tray, celery and mini carrot lightsabers should be sufficient.

All you need is to cover one tip of celery and carrots with aluminum foil and you’re all set. Talk about having sword fights on a veggie tray.

41. Sure you’ve heard of Darth Maul from Episode I. But how about some hummus in his likeness?

Actually that kind of looks like Darth Maul’s face in tomato soup. But since this is clearly being used as a dip, I’ll let it slide.

42. Who knew that pretzel sticks make great lightsabers?

Now these Jedi lightsabers are covered in icing and are in two colors. But they sure look cool.

43. For your breakfast on Endor, wake up to some Ewok cereal.

Or more like a cereal bowl made to look like an Ewok. Then again, I think it just looks like a demented squirrel on LSD.

44. Speaking of Ewoks, perhaps munch on these cookies.

Now these are simply adorable even armed with spears. Of course, these are store bought cookies covered in icing.

45. For your lunch on Tatooine, you can’t go wrong with these Jawa burgers.

Yes, these burgers are supposed to resemble the droid robbing aliens of Tatooine. Still, I have to admit they’re pretty adorable and didn’t deserve to be killed by Stormtroopers.

46. Take your Imperial meal to the Dark Side with this bento lunch.

Now this includes a Darth Vader and Stormtrooper sandwich. Of course, I wouldn’t recommend it to people who have to aim for targets. They won’t hit anything.

47. May the Force be with you in this Star Wars lunch.

Now this includes a Princess Leia sandwich with a Death Star orange. Still, I like how they used Oreos for Leia’s hair.

48. If you love candy or Endor, then you’ll certainly love these chocolate Ewoks.

Yes, they look like teddy bear chocolates with hoods on them. But you have to admit they’re so adorable.

49. If you prefer to fight for the Rebel Alliance, then chow down on these Princess Leia cupcakes.

And they even have Oreo cookies on the sides for Leia’s distinctive sticky bun hairstyle. Luckily, she wears it for one movie.

50. If you loved R2-D2, then you’ll certainly love a droid cake like this.

Now this is an adorable cake. But it was probably done by either a professional or someone with too much time on their hands.

51. For all you R2-D2 cheese lovers out there, I’m sure this will strike your fancy.

Never before has R2-D2 ever looked so cheesy. And I mean that in a literal context.

52. For an easy recipe, you might want to go with Han Solo in carbonite jello.

Okay, this looks less like Han Solo frozen in carbonite, than of Han Solo being found dead in the pool. Then again, they don’t make gray jello so blue will have to do.

53. Feel the power of the Force in these Star Wars cookies.

Now these were probably professionally made. But they do contain an assortment of familiar characters that we all know and love.

54. Nothing makes a Star Wars party worthwhile than a Death Star cake.

Of course, if you wish upon a star, it better not be the Death Star since it’s a space station. And it’s known to blow up a planet.

55. Those who love the desert planet Tatooine will certainly crave whatever’s in this Jawa bento.

As you can see, the two suns are tomatoes. The Jawa is of roast beef and black beans. And the sand consists of refried beans and bread.

56. Of course, this bento makes for a complete Imperial Empire lunch.

Now this consists of an Imperial Stormtrooper cheese, an apple Death Star, and a background of black beans. Of course, you won’t hit anything with this lunch.

57. For you Wookiee appetite, feast upon these Chewie chocolate chip cookies.

Now these are nice looking cookies. Still, Chewie does look like a teddy bear who’s capable of ripping your arm out of your socket.

58. Feel the power of the Dark Side on your appetizer platter with this Darth Vader meat dip ball.

I find the abundance of heart attack risk in this dip ball disturbing. Okay, don’t tell Darth Vader I said this. Don’t want to be choked.

59. For those in the mood for a more foreign cuisine, these Ewok sushi will do nicely.

Now these are certainly cute little rice balls. Of course, they have pretzels as spears and lettuce as foliage.

60. Nothing makes a great Star Wars dessert than these galactic macaroons.

Consists of R2-D2, Death Star, and Chewbacca. Nevertheless, the R2-D2 ones are adorable.

61. May the Force be with you with these Star Wars mini cookies.

Now these consist of many of the characters from the movies as well as lightsabers. Still, they’re quite cute if you ask me.

62. For those who like The Empire Strikes Back, may I present this Wampa severed arm cake.

I don’t know about you but this is kind of disturbing if you ask me. Seriously, this is a severed arm on a platter.

63. Grace your table with this AT-AT sushi.

Well, it’s a sushi garnish. But still, it looks like it was created by a repressed art major who happens to be a major Star Wars geek.

64. You’ve seen Han Solon in carbonite. How about Han Solo in guacamole?

Now I wouldn’t suggest anyone do this. However, this is so funny that I had to put it in.

65. Greet your baby girl with this special Darth Vader cake.

Yeah, nothing makes a touching moment than Mr. I-Blew-Up-My-Daughter’s-Planet-and-Froze-Her-Boyfriend-in-Carbonite holding a little baby girl in his arms. But then again, that’s just me.

66. Nothing makes a great Star Wars dinner than a Tauntaun bun and pasta guts.

Now this looks tasty. However, it reminds me of a scene where Han Solo put Luke Skywalker in one of these so he wouldn't freeze to death. Gross.

Now this looks tasty. However, it reminds me of a scene where Han Solo put Luke Skywalker in one of these so he wouldn’t freeze to death on Hoth. Gross.

67. If you liked the Empire Strikes Back, then you’ll love this cake of Luke Skywalker in the Wampa’s cave on Hoth.

Now this is when Luke is stuck on the cave ceiling and right before he cuts the Wampa’s arm off. Still, this is pretty hilarious and clever.

68. Those who liked Return of the Jedi will like this Endor Stormtrooper sushi garnish.

Just wait until he gets toppled and killed by a bunch of Ewoks. Yeah, pretty embarrassing to be killed by a bunch of tribal teddy bears with spears.

69. Star your day as a Jedi master with these Yoda pancakes.

Part of complete breakfast it is. Comes with berries it does. Need pancake cutters for these, you may.

70. For more nutritious options, try this Yoda watermelon.

Yoda melon it is. Green with attributes it has. Almost exact likeness, it might have.

71. Use the Force and serve this lightsaber cake at your Star Wars party.

Now that’s about as big as a lightsaber. Yet, it’s not transparent. However, it’s still cool.

72. If you like the desert landscape of Tatooine, then you’ll like this Jawa cake.

Yes, it’s a cake of a droid robber who sells them for money. Still, I like the glowing eyes though.

73. Be a real Jedi master and serve your Star Wars party guests with Yoda cake.

Immense it is. Almost life size. But undermined by Simpson mouth it is.

74. For your Rebel Alliance dessert, this R2-D2 jello will do.

Now since R2-D2 has blue on him, this jello is blue. Apparently gray and white jello don’t exist. Oh yeah, white jello does but it’s disgusting.

75. If you’re a rebel and not a fan of jello, then these Princess Leia cookies will do nicely.

Now these use chocolate mini sandwich cookies for her distinctive sticky bun hairstyle. Still, these are adorable that you can just eat them up.

76. For an easier Star Wars cake, there’s this cake depicting Obi Wan and Darth Vader’s duel at Mustafar.

Because nothing denotes a happy occasion like Obi Wan and Anakin engaged in a lightsaber duel that will result in the former cutting off his limbs and leaving him for dead on a volcanic planet. Yeah, good times.

77. Nothing makes a better Star Wars lunch than in this bento.

Now this includes a C-3PO cheese sandwich, a Stormtrooper egg, and whatever R2-D2 is. Still, seems rather healthy than some of these treats.

Now this includes a C-3PO cheese sandwich, a Stormtrooper egg, and an R2-D2 cookie. Still, seems rather healthy than some of these treats.

78. Nothing makes a great cake than seeing Luke, Leia, Han, Obi Wan, and Yoda on a rainbow star cake.

Sure it might be a cake for very young children or girls. Still, it’s so adorable if you ask me.

79. Nothing brings more balance to the Force than this Star Wars mini golf cake.

Now having Star Wars being reduced to a golf course. I like Star Wars but hate golf so not sure what to think about this.

80. Turn to the Dark Side with these Darth Vader sausage rolls.

Now these were made with a mole and look like some calzone. Still, it has a potential to cause a heart attack which I find disturbing.

81. Come to the Dark Side and feast on these Imperial Stormtrooper cookies.

So it is true, then. The Dark Side does have cookies. Too bad you won’t be able to hit anything with them in your stomach.

82. For your Rebel Alliance party, nothing can be more the star attraction than this Millennium Falcon cake.

Man this almost looks like the real thing. Thus, it is the perfect birthday cake for Han Solo.

83. For those who like droid stealing aliens, here are these Jawa cupcakes.

Wonder why they have so many Jawa treats out there? Guess that’s due to being easy to make?

84. Of course you can always make Imperial fighters with chocolate.

Now these are about the same for the Imperial fighter graham cracker and marshmallow treats. Except that they use chocolate grahams and nutella.

85. Use the Force and feast your eyes on these Star Wars sugar cookies.

Now these consist of Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, C-3PO, and R2-D2. Still, quite creative, are they not?

86. Thest Star Wars cookies will certainly show a path to the Force.

Now these consist of some of your favorite and not so favorite characters. And they even have the Millennium Falcon, Imperial Crusier, and Imperial fighter craft.

87. Now this R2-D2 cake is certainly the one you’re looking for.

Now that cake certainly looks like R2-D2 encased in wires. Still, he was such an ornery little droid who saves everyone’s ass and won’t give up.

88. For your Star Wars party, perhaps feast on these Wookiee cookies.

Man, there seems to be a lot of recipes for Wookiee cookies. out there. Wonder why.

89. Celebrate the season with these Star Wars Christmas cookies.

I have to admit, these are pretty clever. Like the one with R2-D2 covered in Christmas lights.

90. For your Star Wars party, may I recommend some C-3PO cake pops?

Yes, these are C-3PO cake pops. Yes, I know he’s a prissy droid but he and R2-D2 do seem fond of each other. And he did save everyone when the Ewoks saw him as a god.

91. Take the healthy path to the Dark Side with this carrot Darth Vader.

Whoever thought up making a carrot Darth Vader was s genius. Still, hard to imagine him as orange though.

92. Start your day with a wookiee breakfast with this bacon Chewbacca.

Now this is pretty clever if you ask me. However, it might give you an increased risk of heart disease if you’re not careful.

93. Go to the Dark Side in your Star Wars party with this Imperial star destroyer cake.

You know the kind of ship Darth Vader travels in? There’s a cake for that.

94. May the Force be with you with these lightsaber cupcakes.

Yes, these cupcakes form a lightsaber. Unfortunately, they’re all vanilla, which is too light for my taste.

95. If you liked Return of the Jedi, then you’ll like this Endor lunch.

Contains an Ewok sandwich and a Stormtrooper egg. Nevertheless, it is adorable.

96. Be your own Jedi master at your Star Wars party with Yoda guacamole dip.

Guacamole green, it is. Dip for nachos it’s for. But forget face, do not.

97. Start your day as a real Jedi master with these Yoda donuts.

Only needs donut, ears, green icing, and sprinkles, it does. But nutritional value, it does not.

Only needs donut, ears, green icing, and sprinkles, it does. But nutritional value, it has not.

98. For your Dark Side snack needs, these Death Star caramel popcorn balls will do.

Yes, these are Death Star popcorn balls with black icing on them. And yes, they might get stuff stuck in your teeth for awhile. But at least they won’t blow up a planet.

99. Nothing brings the spirit of Tatooine better than a Mos Eisely Cantina Rice Krispie treat.

Now this was definitely created by some Star Wars fan with way too much time on their hands. Don’t you agree.

100. Turn to the Dark Side at your Star Wars party with these Imperial fighter cupcakes.

And yes, they look like Imperial fighters that will destroy you if you try to blow up the Death Star. But since the creator didn’t have silver icing, they’re white.

Stay Alive with These Hunger Games Treats

Posted by historymaniacmegan on November 4, 2015

As you probably know, The Hunger Games does devote quite a bit of attention toward food. This is especially since food is necessary for survival and much of the districts live in some degrees of poverty that they risk starvation. Katniss and Gale also hunt for food to feed their families (since their dads both dies in a mine explosion) as well while Peeta is a baker’s son and bakes like his old man and brothers. And it was Peeta who gave Katniss two loaves of burnt bread that restored her will to live before the series begins. And when she goes to the Capitol, she tends to devote significant detail to what’s on the buffet. Since the Hunger Games has a big fanbase, it’s not surprising that fans have their own Hunger Games food for their themed parties. Yeah, since the premise revolves around dystopian society sending teenagers to fight to the death on live television, it’s pretty disturbing. Even more so if it pertains to Hunger Games themed weddings. Seriously, just because the movie revolves around a love story, doesn’t mean you should have it as a theme for your wedding. Then again, we’ve been raised in a society that treats William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and Wuthering Heights as a couple of the greatest love stories of all time. Still, you have to admire how people are so creative when it pertains to treats, especially if they’re fans of a franchise. Some may be disturbing while some might be quite cute and appropriate. So for your reading pleasure, I give you a glimpse of some of the great Hunger Games treats out there.

Increase your odds of survival with this silver parachute cake.

As you might know, silver parachutes send sponsor gifts to tributes in the Hunger Games to help them survive. Peeta’s confessing his love for Katniss was very instrumental at getting these.

2. If you liked the fire dress transformation sequence in Catching Fire, then you’ll like this cake.

When Miss Havisham’s wedding dress catches fire, she dies. When Katniss Everdeen’s “wedding” dress is on fire, she’s the Mockingjay.

3. Revisit the Victory Tour events in Catching Fire with a cake of Seneca Crane hung in effigy.

Effigy or no effigy, this is pretty fucked up. I mean seriously, why would anyone want a cake like this?

4. Celebrate the Hunger Games with a box of Capitol chocolates.

Wonder if they’re like a regular box of chocolates. If so, then hope there’s a box on which ones contain stuff that I might want to avoid.

5. At your Hunger Games party, grace your table with this Katniss Mockingjay cake.

Let’s just say after Katniss spreads her mockingjay wings, things won’t be good for Cinna. Still, it’s a beautiful cake.

6. May the odds be ever in your favor with these Hunger Games cupcakes.

Now these are from the images you see on all 3 books. Of course is a Mockingjay which Katniss is associated with.

7. You heard about Katniss being “the Girl on Fire” but have you ever saw fire in cupcakes?

Now this isn’t real fire but it’s due to the magic of food coloring. If it was touched by real flames, it would be burnt to a crisp.

8. Nothing shows the Hunger Games spirit of the Capitol than tracker jacker nest cookies.

Let’s just say tracker jackers are genetically enhanced wasps that can either kill you or mess you up for life. Note what Katniss did to Glimmer.

9. Treat yourself this season to some Hunger Games apple pie.

Of course, this probably was made by a repressed art major. Well, from at least what I could tell from the crust.

10. Support your favorite Panem district with these district cookies.

Now these were probably done by a professional since they’re intricately detailed. Might have to zoom in to see what each of them say.

11. Celebrate the Hunger Games with this Cornucopia cake.

How can I tell this is for the Hunger Games? Well, it has flowers and tracker jackers on it. Thanksgiving cornucopias have neither.

12. Ensnare your guests’ appetites with these Catching Fire cupcakes.

Now these consist of burning dress, bronze Mockingjay, monarch butterfly, Peeta’s locket, white block, and a white rose with blood. You can guess what they mean by the symbolism.

13. Represent each Hunger Games district with these cupcakes.

Now these cupcakes make it more apparent on which one is which. Too bad District 12 just gets black icing.

14. Shoot your way to victory with these Hunger Games arrow cookies.

Strange for a post-apocalyptic tale, plenty have been killed with these. Then again, tributes aren’t allowed guns in the arena.

15. At your Hunger Games, it’s best that your side dish be of Peeta’s burnt raisin nut bread.

No, that’s not a cooking disaster. That’s how it’s supposed to look like. Yeah, I know it’s ridiculous.

16. Love Katniss? Well, you’ll certainly love these flaming cookies.

Now these are flaming cookies since Katniss is “the Girl on Fire.” But yes, they’re quite vibrant.

17. May the odds be ever in your favor with this Quarter Quell cake.

You might notice it because its in the arena. And it’s shaped like a clock, too.

18. Commemorate the Hunger Games with these Mockingjay pin cookies.

Now these might have black icing and only use the outline. But it’s still artistically better than what I could’ve done.

19. Be the ultimate fan with this flaming Hunger Games cake.

I hope this isn’t a wedding cake. I mean there’s just something about celebrating your love by theming your wedding on a series centered on teenagers killing each other on live TV that makes me cringe.

20. Like Effie Trinket? Then you’ll love these cupcakes of all her hairstyles.

Of course, knowing how Effie changes hairstyles like people change socks, you knew this had to happen. Of course, some of your relatives might not get the reference.

21. If you like the tributes from District 2, then you’ll certainly love Clove’s cupcakes.

It helps that her cupcakes have knives in them, which is her weapon MO. Still, she shouldn’t have taunted Katniss about Rue’s death while trying to kill her. Yeah, don’t want to make Thresh mad.

22. If you like Finnick, then take a bite out of some District 4 bread.

As in the books, it’s a seaweed loaf. And since District 4 specializes in fishing, it’s a fish.

23. If you want a ginger snack, these Hunger Games cookies will do nicely.

Like how they use Katniss, Peeta, and Gale’s faces with their icing hair. Wonder how that’s possible.

24. In the Capitol, it’s said they serve flower rolls. Like these.

Now these are pretty and quite intricate. But still, if I make buns, I should probably keep it simple.

25. For your baby shower, these Hunger Games cookies would do just nicely.

What the fuck? For God’s sake why have a Hunger Games themed baby shower? That’s as bad as having the Lorax as a spokesman for Hummer. Jesus Christ, why in the hell would anyone think it’s a good idea?

26. If you’re not a fans of Peeta’s buns, you might like this Hunger Games bread.

Now that’s a fan statement. Wonder if Peeta makes loaves like these. Probably.

27. Get in the Hunger Games spirit with this Cornucopia cake.

Like I said, the Cornucopia doesn’t really look like that. Still, at least it has nightlock berries, burnt loaves, and weapons.

28. Those who like District 12 will adore these coal cookies.

Now these are are all black. Probably either containing food coloring or Oreos. Still, how would you like to get those in your Christmas stocking?

29. Bring a fiery touch to your Hunger Games party with these fiery cupcakes.

Well, Katniss is “the Girl on Fire.” Still, they do have the Mockingjay symbol on them.

30. Relive the Quarter Quell with this Gingerbread arena.

Now this is just for decoration. But you can tell since all the Victors are wearing diving suits and it’s designed like a clock.

31. Show your love for the Hunger Games with these cookies.

Really like Katniss getting the “Obama Hope” treatment. Still, quite intricately designed, probably by a professional.

32. For your Mockingjay Part 2 premiere party, this marshmallow cake would do just fine.

Now the Mockingjay design is quite intricate. And I do like what this person did with the marshmallows.

33. Grace your Hunger Games party with this Nightlock Berry pie.

Yeah, I know this is a blueberry pie. But still, nightlock is deadly poisonous that Katniss and Peeta threatened to kill themselves with it. Think about it.

34. If you like Peeta, then you’ll love these bread loaf cupcakes.

Now these look fairly easy to make. Also, the bread loaves seem to be made from cake.

35. Remind the Capitol that you’ll burn with us with this bloody rose on fire cake.

Of course, a bloody rose certainly means President Snow. Those who read Mockingjay could guess why.

36. If you love the Hunger Games, then take a bite out of these cookies.

Now all of these seem to be square. Well, except for the flames.

37. Relive the 74th Hunger Games with this gingerbread arena.

Now you have to admire how they used animal crackers and Swedish fish for the fauna. The ice cream cones make great trees, too.

38. If you love the Hunger Games, then you and your guests will love to take a bite from these cookies.

Yes, I know I have a lot of pastries and cookies on here. But still, you have to take what you can get when doing these posts.

39. For healthier Hunger Games options, you might want to go for a Cornucopia salad.

Yeah, kind of shame that this is one of the few healthier Hunger Games treats on there. But you have to take what you can get sometimes.

40. If you liked Catching Fire, then take some delight in this Rice Krispies roasted pig.

They actually had a pig roast in the first book. In fact, Katniss shoots an arrow through the apple from one.

41. May the odds be ever in your favor with this Hunger Games fruit salad.

You know this is a Hunger Games fruit salad because the watermelon contains the Mockingjay. Yeah, you kind of have to admire the artistry here.

42. Nothing brings back the Hunger Games more than a cake of Peeta near the river.

You can tell it’s Peeta hiding since he has blue eyes. Still. luckily Katniss isn’t there to finish him off though.

43. If Rice Krispies pig roasts aren’t for you, then you might want to go with a pig roast cake.

Yes, this is a pig roast cake. Yes, the pig has eyelashes. Still, at least it has some real fruits and veggies with it.

44. Treat your guests at your Hunger Games party with these cake pops.

Some of these have the Mockingjay while some have flames. But the flame ones look like ignited ping pong balls.

45. Like Katniss? Then you’ll like this cake.

Now this is a 10 ft high cake of Katniss. It’s not something I’d recommend anyone to make. But since it’s associated with the Hunger Games, it’s going in.

46. Have a healthy Hunger Games lunch with this bento lunch.

Of course, even this healthy lunch will only last you one meal. In other words, will give you no help in the arena.

47. Nothing brings the spirit of the Hunger Games like these flaming arrow cake pops.

Now you might not see flaming arrows in the Hunger Games movies. But since she’s “the Girl on Fire” and shoots arrows, they seem a good fit.

48. May the odds be ever in your favor with this Hunger Games fruit dessert.

Now this is said to come from the Mellark Bakery. Still, at least it’s healthier than some of the treats I’ve shown so far.

49. Those who thought the books were better might like this cake, too.

Now this is pretty creative. Of course, it’s either made by a professional or someone with too much time on their hands.

50. Now this Hunger Games bento will help get you through the day.

But it won’t get you through the arena. Still, you have to admire the design on that Hunger Games sandwich.

51. Grace your Hunger Games dessert platter with this nightlock berry cake.

Okay, so basically this is a cake that seems to glamorize teen suicide. Or teenagers possibly having little knowledge of wilderness survival skills, like in Foxface’s situation.

52. Remember with this cake, the odds just might be in your favor.

Because true love is making a suicide pact with poison berries so you don’t have to kill your boyfriend. Or the guy who everyone thinks is your boyfriend.

53. Have a fiery lunch with this Hunger Games bento.

Comes with a Hunger Games sandwich and some veggie flames. Also, like the arrow stuck into it.

54. With these cookies, there are odds that your guests will find them in their favor.

Yes, I keep showing cookies on this post. But you need to understand, I don’t seem to have a lot to work with here.

55. May the odds be ever in your chocolately favor with these Hunger Games brownies.

Other than the Mockingjay design, these look pretty doable. Just need to get some circular cookie covers, but they could be easy to make.

56. Volunteer? Well, hope this cake can put the odds in your favor.

Now this is a birthday cake for a 13 year old girl. Not sure if I find it disturbing or not, for obvious reasons.

57. Nothing shows your love for the Hunger Games or each other than this wedding cake.

For God’s sake, the Hunger Games is one of the most inappropriate wedding themes ever since it revolves around a teenage death match. Seriously, it’s something that would appall Katniss, Peeta, and all their Victor friends. I mean what the fuck?

58. Celebrate the Hunger Games with this golden Mockingjay cake.

Now this is a great cake design. However, I might want to take some issue with the nightlock berries on the bottom.

59. Nothing brings the spirit of the Hunger Games like this book cake.

Now this looks like it was spray painted save for the logo. Probably done by a professional.

60. If you like the Hunger Games, then you’ll love this cake of Katniss and Peeta in the cave.

Of course, in the books, they were in way worse shape in the cave scenes. And yes, it’s fairly apparent that Katniss was faking it. Or was she? You can’t be sure.

Halloween Cakes

Posted by historymaniacmegan on October 18, 2015

When it comes to finding tacky and inappropriate stuff for Halloween, it’s a unique challenge compared to most holidays. I mean when you got a holiday like Christmas, Easter, and Valentines Day, anything that seems gross, inappropriate, creepy, or tacky will do. Since Halloween is known for stuff that intentionally scare or creep people out, this poses a unique challenge. If you want to know, you can see my post on vintage Halloween ads. And finding bad Halloween cakes are no exception. Now I know that many people have parties for Halloween and might also order cakes as well. Now I can do a post showing all the great scary Halloween cakes out there. But you would probably not read it at all. So instead, I’ll focus on the store bought pastry disasters that would scare even the most terrifying monster out there. So without further adieu, here are some Halloween cakes not worth scaring for.

When ordering Halloween cupcakes, it’s recommended you go with bats.

Those are bats? Seriously, they just look black scribbles on orange icing. You’d expect stuff like that from a 4-year-old.

2. “Happy Hallowen, Trick or Troat?”

Seriously, do cake decorators not have spell check or something? Because I think people know how to spell “Halloween” and “treat.”

3. Of course, a ghost is a simple design for any Halloween cake. Let’s hope nobody messes this up.

I’m sure ghosts take a fluid appearance and you can take some degree of leeway drawing one. However, these look like sperm, not ghosts. A decorator should know not to draw anything that looks like sperm.

4. Now these look like cupcakes you can really get your hands on.

Actually contrary to what Colonel Sanders once said, these don’t look anywhere near finger lickin’ good. In fact, they look very finger lickin’ bad in my mind.

5. Of course, I heard that Frankenstein’s monster is a very popular cake design this Halloween.

Okay, what the hell is this? I mean that doesn’t look like Frankenstein’s monster. He does not have a head shaped like that or teeth going sideways.

6. Well, at least this Frankenstein monster cake has a face, save for maybe the nose.

That’s a nose? Really, that looks like something that belongs between Frankenstein’s legs than his eyes. Seriously, who decorates noses like that? That’s crazy.

7. Hop aboard the Rest in Peace Bus, we give free rides!

What’s with the green fingers hanging from the trunk? That makes no goddamn sense for some reason.

8. Of course, bats always carry a rather scary feature on any Halloween cake, especially in groups.

For the love of God, those don’t look like bats. They might as well be birds for crying out loud. Can’t the cake decorator know the difference?

9. Cake not scary enough? Put a spider on it.

Sorry, but I don’t think a spider is helping in this situation, especially if it looks like a cute little fur ball. This cake is lame.

10. Hope your Halloween party is a blast with this vampire Elvis cake.

From Cake Wrecks: “I vant choo to stay off of my blue svade shoos! Muah! Ah! Ah!” Yeah, not very intimidating at all.

11. Not surprisingly, pumpkins are another popular cake subject for Halloween.

And this one just happens to remind me of Edvard Munch’s The Scream for some reason. Also, its nose is too close to its mouth.

12. On any monstrous Halloween cake, you can’t have too many eyeballs.

From Cake Wrecks: “I was looking at a mud puddle, and it spoke to me, and it said, ‘Give me the face of a hippie, man. Plus a crap ton of edible glitter and plastic eyeballs.’ So I did.” Couldn’t say it better myself.

13. Of course, adding blood can makes things all the more scarier.

Now what is this? Ghost? Skeleton? Something from a horror movie? A bad attempt at drawing anything worth freaking people out? You decide.

14. Beware of the pink plastic footed purple brick monster!

From Cake Wrecks: “What’s got four plastic feet, plastic eyes, a plastic hat, and vaguely disconcerting icing “hair” sprouting out of a purple brick? I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS THIS.” Me neither. Nor do I want to know.

15. When doing a vampire cake, make sure it looks like one that could suck your blood.

However, this isn’t how you should do a vampire cake for Halloween. This vampire looks like he’s an embarrassing love child of the Count from Sesame Street. Seriously, it’s too cute.

16. All right, if you can’t choose between ghost and jack o’lantern, we could just mesh them together. Nobody will notice.

Actually they will. I mean that doesn’t look like any pumpkin I’ve seen in my life. Now it just seems to resemble a really misshapen pumpkin for almost no reason at all.

17. Always try to give your monster cake a scary face if you could.

Now that’s a face that could haunt anyone’s nightmares. But not necessarily for the right reasons though. Still, don’t what the hell this thing is supposed to be. And that’s pretty scary.

18. Beware the dreaded pod baby if you dare.

Now what the hell does this have to do with Halloween? Other than the fangs, I don’t see any point. Also, this is just so weird looking for some reason.

19. Sometimes it’s best to go simple such as a moon and night sky.

That does not look like a moon in the night sky. That looks like a banana shooting laser beams. Doesn’t make any sense whatsoever.

20. If you want a simple cake design this Halloween, go with a ghost.

This is not a ghost. This is a roll of darkened toilet paper with arms and eyes. And now, it’s angry.

21. Remember, that yellow eyes can make a ghost look even scarier, especially semicircular ones.

From Cake Wrecks: “I am not ‘pretty,’ I AM THE TERRIFYING TP! Here to WIPE you out! Mwuah-ha-haaawhy are you laughing?” Yeah, that does look like a really scary roll of toilet paper. Not.

22. Nothing is scarier on Halloween than a giant green monster.

From Cake Wrecks: “Next we have an ice cream swirl wearing a traffic cone about to be impaled by a trident. Because if THAT doesn’t say “Happy Halloween”… then don’t worry ‘cuz the board does.” Yeah, kind of looks like that. Also reminds me a bit of the Pirate Parrot for some reason. Not sure why.

23. Nothing is scarier in a modern home than a possessed stove burner.

You know the kind of burners that spontaneously set fire to whole kitchens without any alert from the smoke detector. Yeah, haunted appliances are so in right now.

24. Nothing captures the spirit of Halloween more than a cake of mummified, misshapen candy corn?

Oh, my God. For one, nobody likes candy corn, let alone with a smiley face. Second, it’s even more stupid that it’s made to look like a mummy.

25. When it comes to making you gag this Halloween season, maggots can’t be beat.

Now I know that there’s a lot of gross stuff associated with Halloween. But I think maggot cakes would just make me either throw up or lose my appetite.

26. Want a creepy cake? Go with a green spider.

Yes, it has 8 legs and fangs. But it doesn’t seem creepy or scary for some reason. In fact, it looks pretty lame if I do say so myself.

27. When doing a circular cake, always stick with a pumpkin.

That’s not a pumpkin. That’s an orange baseball with eyes after a dog has just taken a crap on it. What it has to do with Halloween, I have no idea.

28. Summon your dead ancestors to your Halloween party with this Oujia board cake.

Now that’s the worst spelling of Ouijia I’ve ever seen. Seriously, where’s a dictionary when you need it. Could see that the decorator really needed help with this one.

29. Of course, ghosts cakes can have virtually any shape.

Since when does toilet paper ever get angry? I thought being an ass wipe was the gist of its existence.

30. When you don’t have a Halloween monster in mind, you can always design your own.

Now this is what you get when you cross Princess Leia, Dracula, a Sesame Street muppet and Bride of Frankenstein. Yeah, not very scary if you ask me.

31. Nothing makes a Halloween cake like having creepy crawlies on it.

Now I can understand why you have the spider and web. But why ants? Seriously, ants aren’t scary unless they’re as big as Godzilla like in Them! Besides, there are plenty of more suitable insects out there to give people the heebie jeebies. Ants aren’t among them.

32. Happy Halloween from your colorful spermie friends?

Once again, ghosts shouldn’t be decorated to look like sperm for God’s sake. Second, what the hell do these colorful sperm have to do with Halloween?

33. Any cake can be a Halloween cake, you just have to add ghosts and pumpkins to it.

Let’s just say when it comes to pop culture, a Spongebob Squarepants cake really doesn’t make a great backdrop. In fact, it looks absolutely stupid.

34. Of course, getting ghosts wrong can really lead to some awkward situation.

From Cake Wrecks: “WHAT in the name of sweet Lassie is that spider doing?!?” Was going to ask the same question myself. Okay, I don’t want to know.

35. Don’t have an idea for a Halloween cake? Just add some candy corn.

Candy Corn: the least popular thing associated with Halloween. It’s basically inedible sugar wax. But it’s so easy, anyone can do it.

36. You can turn any cake into a Halloween one if you just add a plastic spider.

Before the spider was added, it was originally a birthday present cake. Now it’s bound to freak you out now. Yeah, spine-chilling.

37. “Have a nice day,” from your local smiley face vampire.

Now this is just wrong. I mean really wrong. Seriously, you can add fangs to a smiley face but it would never look appropriate for Halloween. Sorry, but this is just so ridiculous.

38. Need a Halloween cake fast. No problem, just stick an eyeball on a dog cake. Now it’s an eyeball monster.

Now that just doesn’t look right for some reason. I mean it more or less resembles a dog with a freaking eyeball. More awkward than scary, don’t you agree.

39. Uh, a jack o’lantern cake is supposed to have eyes, right?

Let’s just say I don’t think a blind jack o’lantern really gives into the Halloween spirit. Seriously, that just looks like something is missing.

40. Need to sell a dog cake on Halloween? Make it into a zombie dog.

Oh, that is just doggone awful. You can make it green and add patches, but you can’t make this dog even remotely scary.

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