Thanksgiving is fast approaching and for those of us who are assigned the task of bringing the pies to the feast, we’re always looking for new ways to be “Puttin’ on the Ritz” to wow family and friends.
No, no – not “Puttin’ on the Ritz” from “Young Frankenstein”. Rather something truly unique “where fashion sits” … something sui generis.
Well, I came across someone who has really created one-off type of pies and tarts that are absolutely gorgeous and mind-boggling. It’s from culinary artist Lo Ko who lives in Seattle and has raised the bar for pie and tart desserts to incomparable heights with her geometric creations. Here’s a baker’s dozen to give you an idea of her talent:
Ko, who was a nonprofit administrator, quit her job two years ago to devote her time to creating phantasmagorical desserts and savory tarts. She now teaches at cooking classes and workshops throughout the United States, but primarily in her own Seattle Metro.
Surprisingly enough, she’s had no training in either culinary arts or regular art. And Ko says she finds inspiration for her creations from architecture, string art, bamboo purses and even bathroom tiles.
Her pie and tart creations were so fanciful her friends convinced her to open an Instagram account to share them with the public, and she now has over 236,000 followers even though she has only posted 115 creations. And one of those followers turned out to be Martha Stewart! Martha was so agog about Ko’s creations she invited her to appear in two episodes of her “Martha Bakes” show.
Lo Ko & Martha Stewart
Ko did create a YouTube video to give you an idea of how she goes about creating her masterpieces, but it is a bit hard to follow because of the speed. And she’s the first to admit that her creations look better unbaked than as a finished, edible work of art. (Though her friends and family say they all are delicious.) Ko herself says she doesn’t eat her desserts because she doesn’t have a sweet tooth. But does admit to enjoying the savory tarts she makes.
“I consider myself more of an artist, and my medium happens to be edible. Of course my pies look more immaculate and pristine unbaked—you’re subjecting flour, butter, and sugar to 400-degree heat!”
So let’s enjoy a few montages of her creations, and then you can head to her Instagram site for further information on each.
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Sorry I’m so late posting this, but I spent the entire morning working with my plumber to fix an outside faucet that was leaking.
It was a balmy mid-50s today, and I definitely wanted to get it done before the winter blasts start to hit.
Cross posted to Care2 HERE
I personally don’t mind it when you are late.
These are gorgeous – and look delicious. In the slideshow, I think I like the one with the flowers the best … but then I have a long fascination with edible flowers.
I need to dive in to the rest and salivate for a while.
I’m with you on the edible flower one, Joanne. I like that best too.
I also liked the kiwi decoration, but more out of wonder, because kiwi’s are known to ruin cheesecakes because of some chemical in them that breaks down certain chains. I really would like to see that pie after it was baked.
What amazing, and delicious looking pies. She certainly has an artistic flair for each individual pie too!
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm…….!!!!
Thanks, Nameless, for post,
& Joanne for cross posting.
I’ve seen quite a few of those pies, and some are almost too beautiful to eat!
Meanwhile, I’m sure a lot of people would love to smash a turd pie in a certain orange face – mwa ha ha ha ha ha ha!
That “turd pie” line starts behind me!
Watch out for my elbows…I’m coming on strong!
Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow,,,Lo Ko’s pies are incredible. It’s amazing how unique each one is designed, all so beautiful.
OMG i’m salivating!!! ?
Thanks Nameless. Pi R Round. ?
Gorgeous pies, Nameless. True works of art in their unbaked state. Thanks for posting.