Juan Manuel Barrientos Cooks Up a Pair of Edible Wedding Gowns
Michael Hines — February 1, 2011 — Lifestyle
References: globalnews & odditycentral
Colombian chef Juan Manuel Barrientos has cooked up a pair of edible wedding gowns that are sure to make brides fall in love all over again. The gowns are made out of sugar-glazed rose petals and champagne clothe and even come with edible accessories.
It is a well-known fact that women love candy and weddings, so combining the two seems like a no-brainer. These edible wedding gowns were recently showcased in the Colombia city of Medellin with no current plans to bring them stateside...yet. The craving for candy is strong across the border.
It is a well-known fact that women love candy and weddings, so combining the two seems like a no-brainer. These edible wedding gowns were recently showcased in the Colombia city of Medellin with no current plans to bring them stateside...yet. The craving for candy is strong across the border.
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