Um... Literally?

Gina's birthday is the 4th of July, so last week her hubby John ordered a patriotic cake for the occasion. The bakery had several jars of plastic decorations sitting around, so John pointed at one and asked the bakers to put "some of those stars in the jar" on the cake.

Which... they kind of did?

Oy, what a crock.

Meanwhile, in the more straightforward camp:

NAILED IT.

Neither of which can compare to that heartfelt sentiment that thrills each of us to our very core:

I'm sure that's code for, "You're the Apple of my eye," Carrie.

Thanks to John W., Margaret S., & Carrie V. for being our virtual Mac Daddy.

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In the same spirit of these cakes, here's a way to either compliment someone unenthusiastically OR address a hunk of sandstone:

"You Rock" Engraved Stone

For just $15, you can leave your friends and loved ones with that particular mystery... and at the same time, ensure they'll never again take your gifts for granite.

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And from my other blog, Epbot:

You KNOW This Power Point Presentation Exists Somewhere

Technique A:

The "Decorative Candy Drizzle Embellishment"

Step 1. Hold container in hand:

Step 2. Invert container:

Technique B:

The "Elegant Victorian Baroque Fine Lace Ornamentation"

Step 1. Hold piping bag over cake:

Step 2. Squeeze

Technique C:

The "Parisian Silk Corinthian Fancy Ribbon Embellishment"

Step 1. Hold ribbon over cake:

Step 2. Cut ribbon:

We trust these techniques will bring your cakes to new depths, bakers. Keep up the "good work."

Thanks to Anne Marie, Jill L., & Erin L. for proving it can always be worse - and when it comes to cakes, it probably will be.

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PS. If bakers used cool galaxy-themed sprinkles like this I'd be more onboard with Technique A:

Galaxy Sprinklefetti, 8 oz

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And from my other blog, Epbot: