Eye Candy: I may not judge books, but I will judge my food

Thank God for designers!
...working at making the food we buy look as good, if not better than it tastes. I'm pretty sure how we look at a design affects our experience of a product and Yes, I love my super market just a little more thanks to you guys... and had I of thought of it when I was younger, I would have joined your ranks.

3. Sultry Sally. God, sometimes those Aussies are geniuses.

Even though, Sultry Sally seems to me a bit of a Chatty Cathy, with a singing group and fan club associated with the character (check the website) it's still a very sleek brand. The packages are thinner then regular chip bags, and I really enjoy the colour scheme used. I'm not a fan of the website. She talks in the first person like she's a one-woman company, which is kinda irksome. Surprisingly "cheese" isn't listed among the available flavours.

2.liten ljus lajer (little light lager)- Swedish Lager designed by Amore a Swedish brand consulting agency. How great is the triple L? So simple and masculine and unassuming, but still looks like it would turn heads in a bar, because it'd be the only can not trying to stand out.

1. Swedish ciders by Krönleins Bryggeri. Also designed by Amore. Incredibly effective, and cute enough to be Japanese. One question though: are they marketing to women? I feel like they are, because it would seem that an appropriate reaction to the first sight of the can would be: "Super Cute!"

Eye Candy: Filippo Ioco Plays With Food

I came across body painter Filippo Ioco's work today and noticed that he had at one point dabbled in food art. Prints from his exhibition Fun Foods are available for purchase on his site.  Here's a taste to get you salivating for his art, which is at times beautiful...

 and  others just cheeky.

Eye Candy: The World of Food According to Minimiam

I had planned to mention another artist but found these too cute not to mention. These foodscapes are the product of photography duo Akiko Ida and Pierre Javelle (known jointly as Minimiam) . Taking a closer look at the way we see food, from a completely different perspective. This project seemed to reach its peak in 2008, but the art is available, you just have to look hard enough.

The colours in this one are epic.

Eye Candy: Bitch and Wine

This past weekend was a disaster. Not the greatest when all I was looking to do was relax. I blame all foolishness on the wine. I feel like wine is continuously evolving. New grape blends and juice extracting techniques, and sense of aesthetic.

 Not long ago I was given the opportunity to do a wine tour in Tassie. It was brilliant and really shed some light on the very complicated and very involved process of finding the right taste. But I haven't got all the time in the world so I've come across a company that will do the work for you. Just fill out a quiz to find your "wine ID". Check out 94 wines.

 Killibinbin. My favourite found so far

Mollydooker by MASH

 Much loved and highly talented artist James Jean lends a coupl illustrations

Winery arts by Moruba

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