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This past week I read a story on how rapper Kanye West is a "proud non-reader" and, despite the fact that he recently wrote a 52-page book of "Kanye-isms" that he would like you to buy and read yourself, he has "no respect" for books. Or to put it in his own words,"Sometimes people...

I'm feeling a bit random today. So expect...the unexpected. [waggling eyebrows in a hopefully dramatic fashion]FIRST...How about a construction worker merman?I'm sure there must be an absolutely fascinating back story to this, but I don't have it. It reminds me of that time eons...

You've gotta admit: outside of baby shower cakes, grooms' cakes are some of the most "unique" ones out there. This is the cake that puts the guy's favorite recreational activities on display, whether those are sports...(I believe that's a plastic golf cart in the corner. So let's...

There was a time when I was accused of excessive harping on the evil that is the Cupcake Cake (CCC, for short). So, I piped down (pun intended). However, since more of you newbie Wrecktators are asking me what a CCC is, I believe the time has come for a refresher course. I can't...

Today, class, we're going to review the art of cake inscriptions, as well as some problem-solving techniques that will come in handy while on the job. Now remember: the hand-written message is the crowning jewel of every cake, and should showcase not only your skill, but also how...

Wrecks reader Mark B. decided to propose to his girlfriend while they were on a Caribbean cruise last August. Like all good guys, he wanted to do it in a way that was both memorable and a little unique. So, after much thought, he decided to use a cake. (Told you he was a good guy.)...

It's Memorial Day, and as every red-blooded American knows, there is only one nationally accepted way to demonstrate your sense of patriotic pride in the men and women who have sacrificed for this country. One which involves fire, hunks of raw meat, and at least one guy in a "kiss...

Hi, all. John here with your weekly dose of Sunday Sweets. This week, we'll be looking at the design staple of bakeries everywhere: the topsy-turvy.Observe:This one's from Design Me a Cake, and is one of Jen's all-time favorites.I remember going to the ICES convention at Disney...

It's always fun seeing what you guys come up with for new shirt designs, and since Zazzle is running a huge sale this weekend I figured I better post these new ones pronto.First, check out the poo-surfin' hot dog Gwen B. of The Brown Brush art studio designed: As with all the truly...

Many of you already follow me on Twitter, but for those who don't (and for you newbies) here's a sampling I think is worth repeating.- "Cake or death?" with Lego illustrations. Very nice. - Headline: Goat Breaks into Home, Eats Cake. Quote: "I feel sorry for the lady, but it IS kind...

Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns. Plenty of adults have it these days, and this vintage photo from Jessica E. may explain why:Ah, yes: the great clown massacre of '77.Rachel W. and I agree that the baker responsible for splitting this cake must be a sufferer:See, now he's only...