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Just like recipes are passed from one generation to the next, so are the methods behind the decadent cakes and pastries of . Piped with thick pink frosting or dusted with sugar, the confections are handmade in Italy by a family that’s been whipping up creations since the mid-1800s. What differentiates their sweets from the bakery down the street, though, is how they’re consumed: rather than melt in your mouth, Cereria Introna’s desserts are candles made of paraffin wax. In addition to slices of cake and banana splits drizzled with chocolate, the company also crafts fruits, loaves of bread, and even garnished for savoring at home.
If you’re in Chicago, stop by the to find an impeccably curated selection of the candles. Otherwise, check out .
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