Food: Making cakes blossom into yummy ‘plants’

One particularly skilled baker can conjour up a magical offering that at first glance looks like plants and flowers. Tian Lu, who runs a baking studio in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, makes cakes that resemble bouquets. After resigning from her position as a supervisor in a five-star hotel in Beijing four years ago, Tian mastered that art of artful creations. Specializing in lifelike flowers and succulent plants filled with cream, sweetened bean paste and chocolate, she soon established a loyal following. Visit our website to view her creations.