Tag: Culture

On goes little hamburger pieces.

And the bacon!

Repeat, finishing off with a squirt of ketchup.

Fold in the edges to make little balls…

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And load them into a cast-iron skillet — bake for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.

Grind up the extra bacon and beef in a food processor.

When they look like this, take ’em out of the oven.

Top with cheese, beef, bacon, and cheese — in that order.

Put the delicious dish back in at 400 for ten more minutes.

Serve with ketchup, mustard, mayo, or whatever your heart desires.

If your reaction is something like this, we don’t blame you.

It’s totally warranted.

What This Barista Creates Will Make You Want To Hold Off On Drinking That Coffee

Latte art is nothing new to the barista scene, and if you love frequenting boutique coffee shops in your city, you’ve probably watched as your favorite coffee connoisseur elevated your latte with a flick of the wrist.

While swans and hearts are impressive when you consider the medium, Melannie Aquino‘s take on the trend isn’t your average approach to latte art. After watching a friend draw intricate designs on cups of hot chocolate one day, Aquino decided to give it a go. Her first attempts were a little shaky, but after four years of hard work replete with countless trials and subsequent errors, she developed a style that’s as adorable as it is impressive.

In five minutes or less, the San Francisco-based creator turns simple lattes into works of art that are too pretty to drink without a twinge of guilt.

“I begin by pouring milk into a shot of espresso,” she explained to BoredPanda. “I use a spoon to manipulate the foam into the shape of what I want to draw.”

In her words, “You need a marriage of the perfect espresso and microfoam in order to get the right contrast and bring out the little details.”

She does intricate line work with chocolate and uses contrasting colors and textures in her favor.

The resulting pieces are beautiful, whimsical, and totally delicious.

“The reactions on customers’ faces are the most rewarding parts of my job,” she writes. “A lot of people become regulars and it pushes me to do different designs and to do better.”

As you can imagine, her unique approach to the craft has successfully set her apart from the rest, and it’s garnered quite a bit of attention online.

She sketches and paints from time to time, but as she explained to Mashable, “I don’t really have aspirations in pursuing art outside the realm of latte art.” That being said, she does have a coffee table book in the works that will bring her creations in front of an even larger audience.

For a little glimpse into her process, check out the videos below!

Still can’t get enough? Be sure to follow Melannie Aquino on Facebook and Instagram for regular updates!

These Babies Were Hilariously Hairy When They Were Born

When you think of babies, you probably picture a little guy or gal with a nice bald head, maybe some peach fuzz. But did you know that some babies are born with full heads of hair? You need to see these ridiculously hairy babies. They’re so adorable…but their ‘dos might also make you jealous.

No product needed.

This baby has Brooklyn hipsters beat.

He may only be two months old, but his blowout is on point.

This lil’ guy is WORKIN’ it!

“Big hair, don’t care.”

I think he’s surprised his little bro has better hair than him.

She’s pretty proud of her ‘do.

She knows the camera loves her…

Okay, someone get this baby an agent…stat!

“I woke up like this.”

Hair game: strong.

“When it comes to my hair, it’s serious business.”

Lincoln loves feeling the wind in his hair.

She slays.

“No photos, please.”

His hair is super freaky.

I wish my bed head looked this good.

He’s a natural.

Look at that pompadour.

That’s one full head of hair.

She knows you’re jealous of her hair…and it’s okay.

(via Bored Panda)

I’m sure there are a lot of bald men that are jealous of these amazing heads of hair. Actually, I’m sure there are men and women with thick, beautiful locks that are envious of these cuties, too!

These Bizarre Atlases Beautifully Map Out The World’s Darkness

When it comes to tracking down engaging reading material, atlases typically don’t make the cut.

Designed with functionality in mind, these works are more likely to familiarize you with the topography of Yellowstone National Park than they are to stir up deeply unsettling feelings about the world around you — until now, that is.

Olivier Le Carrer’s “Atlas of Cursed Places” and Aude de Tocqueville’s “Atlas of Lost Cities” — both published by Hachette Book Group — effectively turn the form on its head. By rejecting the conventions of the typical atlas, they provide readers with glimpses into some of the darkest places on Earth. Those insights are at once practical and chilling.

Le Carrer’s “Atlas of Cursed Places” — a New York Times best seller — takes readers on guided tours through cities around the world that are marred with the scars of devastation and chaos.

The author focuses on plagued locations that fall into one or more of these three categories: those with ties to a mystical order, those that are rendered uninhabitable by human interference, and those that are hotbeds of paranormal activity.

Vintage maps make the page-turning experience as beautiful as it is haunting.

From villages that are buried by sand each year to homes with histories that are almost too horrific to imagine, this atlas is filled to the brim with oft-forgotten locales.

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The book forces us to confront the corners of the Earth that make us uncomfortable — the ones that we’d much rather send back into the recesses of our minds.

But it’s that exact feeling that sends it flying off the shelves. We’re fascinated by darkness, and this atlas serves as a vehicle that deftly steers us straight into the abyss.

And its new sister, Aude de Tocqueville’s “Atlas of Lost Cities,” taps into that flair for obscurity from an equally engaging angle.

From the doomed city of Pompeii to the tourist town of Epecuen that was swallowed by raging waters, the author leaves no stone unturned as she explores the rise and fall of ill-fated territories all over the world.

By highlighting the mortality of these cities, Aude de Tocqueville gives us an opportunity to consider the course of human history from an intriguing new vantage point — one that factors in the Earth’s role in dismantling what mankind worked so hard to create.

“Atlas of Lost Cities” goes on sale today, so be sure to pick up a copy for yourself on Amazon. If you’re fascinated by the world’s untold stories, it’s a purchase you certainly won’t regret.

You can also pick up Olivier Le Carrer’s “Atlas of Cursed Places” here. To learn more about what Hachette Book Group has to offer, be sure to visit their website and follow them on Facebook.

You’ll Think Twice Before You Put These Foods In Your Mouth Again

If you’ve ever watched the Food Network, you know that presentation is key. As those painfully wealthy chefs say, “We eat with our eyes first.”

And that’s why this list of well-loved delicacies is a little bit confusing. We don’t think twice about chowing down on scallops, passionfruit, and chili dogs, but perhaps if we spent more time looking at them before stuffing our faces, we’d be a little more critical.

1. Blue crab

Nothing like digging into a pile of legs that appear to have been pulled from a giant, alien-faced insect!

2. Rambutan

It looks awful before you crack it open, and even worse after.

3. Scallops

Scallops look much less terrible by the time they make it to our plates.

4. Passionfruit

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Passionfruit is delicious. It’s just a shame that it has to look like lumpy mucus.

5. Squid

Slimy, limp, and full of tentacles, raw squid is truly a sight to behold.

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6. Truffles

As it turns out, one of the most expensive food items on Earth also looks like a turd.

7. Geoduck

Why did anyone think of eating these in the first place?

8. Ginger

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One of the most beloved spices around the world also happens to look like a cross between a craggy tree and dog poop.

9. Lobster

Most people wouldn’t eat scorpions, but for some reason, none of us have any qualms with eating these.

10. Guacamole

Guac is yummy, good for you, and also looks like boogers.

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11. Oysters

The first person to suck one of these down was probably a little screwed up.

12. Noni

If you turned strawberries green and then replaced their seeds with tiny eyeballs, you’d get the wonderfully creepy noni.

13. Mussels

There’s a ton of seafood on this list. I’m sensing a pattern.

14. Chili dogs

Yeah, now that I look at one of these again, I think I’m going to lay off the chili dogs from now on.

15. Shrimp

This shrimp looks like something you’d smash and pick up with a tissue if you saw it in your house.

16. Figs

I feel like this is what you’d see if you did a cross-section of someone’s liver.

17. Octopus