Is Vegetable The New Sprinkle? Here’s How American Bakers Are Pushing Pastry World In A Greener Direction

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American bakers are heading in a “greener” direction. 

If you’re a dessert-obsessed foodie like us, chances are you’ve seen some bizarre yet wonderful images of cakes, pies and pastries beautifully adorned with, not sprinkles or sugar, but vegetables! Yes, we’re talking watermelon radishes, radicchio, carrots, cucumbers, sweet basil and even chili peppers!

These bakers have proved that the sky’s the limit and we just can’t get enough of their scrumptious, sugar-laden creations. 

Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz @natashapickowicz from New York City 

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Lauren Ko of @lokokitchen from Seattle, Washington State 

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Olivia Wilson of @olivemajor from Richmond, Virginia 

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Jalyn of @sourdoughslinger from St. Petersburg, Florida 

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Gigi of @gigislittlekitchen from New York City

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Mary Denham of @marydenham from San Francisco Bay Area, California 

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