Lifelike ‘Succulent Cakes’ Turn Prickly Plants into Delicious Desserts

By:  Kelly Richman-Abdou/My Modern Met Just last month, we developed a sweet tooth for the spring-themed buttercream creations of Instagram’s best bakers, like Jakarta-based Ivenoven. In addition to her floral treats, Ivenoeven also celebrates nature with her lush and lifelike succulent cakes. Much like her flower cakes, Ivenoven’s succulent-inspired sweets feature flora sculpted with frosting made…

Italians Are The World’s Healthiest People

By: Katherine Martinko/Treehugger Despite a stagnant economy and high youth unemployment, Italians are the epitome of health and longevity. Italians are the world’s healthiest people, according to the latest Global Health Index by Bloomberg. A child born today in Italy, raised on a diet that includes plenty of pasta, bread, cheese, meat, and wine, can…

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