The Amazing Stuff

If you love food and pretty things, then Tal Spiegel’s Instagram account, Desserted in Paris, is about to become your favorite thing on the Internet. Based in Paris, Spiegel is both a pastry chef and a graphic designer.

Not only can he create seriously mouthwatering pastries, but he can also make them look completely gorgeous. The result is one of the most delicious Instagram accounts out there. Here’s a small sampling of his work.

A pistachio-cherry pastry that looks like a flip-flop.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Jul 23, 2015 at 2:36am PDT

A gorgeous chocolate design.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Jun 3, 2015 at 5:17am PDT

A little lemon sun.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Oct 7, 2015 at 11:49pm PDT

A raspberry meringue.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Oct 1, 2015 at 1:40am PDT

Another chocolate pastry (because you can never have too many).

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Oct 4, 2015 at 2:40am PDT

We’re not sure exactly what this one is, but we like it.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 30, 2015 at 2:00am PDT

Snapshots of food uploaded to Instagram can get old really fast, but these are too good to be annoying. It’s also kind of cool that his shoes often make it into the shot. Shoes and food are both popular Instagram subjects, after all. Combining them into one picture might sound awful, but Spiegel makes it work.

A lime and strawberry tart.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 29, 2015 at 12:03am PDT

Some graphic eclairs.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 27, 2015 at 12:30am PDT

We’re glad there’s photo evidence, because they probably taste as good as they look.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 24, 2015 at 2:17am PDT

It would be so hard to eat this!

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Jul 7, 2015 at 1:22am PDT

Pastries don’t have to be bright to be deliciously beautiful, though.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 22, 2015 at 2:33am PDT

This one is like a tiny, edible collage.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 13, 2015 at 1:00am PDT

We’re the first people to make fun of food photos on social media (even though we’re all admittedly guilty of taking them), but when the food looks this good, we can’t blame anyone for snapping a quick photo.

It looks like modern art, but this is bourbon vanilla buttercream, salted caramel, and praline.

A photo posted by Tal Spiegel (@desserted_in_paris) on Sep 8, 2015 at 1:08am PDT

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For your daily dose of drool-inducing aesthetic pleasure, check out the rest of Spiegel’s Instagram, which includes many more images of mouthwatering and beautiful desserts.

Xin Er (not her real name) was born with a heart condition that required surgery at Zhejiang University Hospital. This was a lot for the little girl to take in, and as the event approached, she became more and more anxious. Upon entering the operating room, she immediately started crying.

That’s when Shi Zhuo, Deputy Director of Cardiac Surgery, stepped in. Not only was he the man who performed the life-saving surgery, but he was also the one who calmed her down before it began.

Before entering the operating room, Xin Er started crying in fear.

She just wanted her dad, so cardiac surgeon Shi Zhuo comforted her before the operation.

He showed her some cartoons on his phone, which calmed her down and quelled some of her fears about the surgery.

(via BoredPanda, Daily Mail)

These photos were taken by anesthetist Jin Ziying, who says that the surgery was successful and that Xin Er is recovering well. She’s expected to be released this week. Frightened children (and adults) are nothing new to the surgical team. They understand the anxiety that comes with undergoing major surgery.

“In reality, it doesn’t matter whether it’s a boy or a girl. They all get scared in the operating theater,” Dr. Shi said. “As parents, we understand that the children are scared, and we can appreciate the worry of the family.” When he saw the photos, Xin Er’s father was overwhelmed by the doctor’s kindness.

Does anyone ever really like going to a doctor’s appointment? It could be an innocent checkup, but the fear of being poked and prodded can turn us all back into tiny babies wishing we had someone to hold our hand throughout the whole ordeal.

Luckily for this sweet kitten, her husky best friend was right there to give comforting cuddles when she got nervous at her vet appointment. The adorable pup is so worried about her little friend and just wants to keep her calm.

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I’m sure the kitten will return the favor when it’s the husky’s turn on the table. These precious friends totally have each other’s back.

German shepherds are a breed known for their intelligence, amazing work ethic, and strength. But there’s a softer side to these cuties that will absolutely melt your heart into a puddle, making you want to find one to snuggle up with.

While they may take some time to warm up to new people, it’ll be worth the wait once you experience all the love that comes from a bond with one of these big goofballs.

1. “Your shoes taste better, but this is okay.”

2. “How about a belly flop contest?”

3. “I call him Steve!”

4. Best buddies give the best hugs.

5. “Yeah, I’m a rebel.”

6. “Cadet Cutie reporting for duty.”

7. He gets by with a little help from his friend.

8. She’s an innie.

9. He could fly away with these bad boys.

10. “You’re not looking at my ear, are you?”

11. “The cat made it look comfy.”

12. First day of obedience school!

13. “I’m a puppy, dangit.”

14. “I hate litter bugs!”

15. This is how he says “cheese!”

16. Whereas this guy…well, there are no words.

17. She just found her new favorite dessert.

18. “Thanks for the sweater, mom.”

19. Two little Leaning Towers of Pisa.

20. “We’re gonna need a bigger bucket.”

21. Rockabye baby…

22. “That was a really long sidewalk, okay?”

23. When he realized they were NOT on their way to the vet.

24. “It’s a little itchy.”

25. “Why must there be walls between us??”

26. “It’s been five whole minutes since my last belly rub!”

27. “You’ll be twice your size in two months.” “Whoa.”

28. “Oh, I’m the good boy?”

If you don’t have the biggest smile on your face after all that cuteness, you might want to get your eyes checked.

When it comes to wedding proposals, you can’t be too unique. After all, no one wants a boring, run-of-the-mill engagement.

Reddit user Shalamster knew this rule very well, and he made sure that when he proposed to his girlfriend, it would be perfectly tailored to her personality. To make the proposal perfect, he first created a handmade gift and incorporated it into a day of rock climbing — his girlfriend’s favorite activity.

Lovebirds thinking of taking the plunge into marriage: take notes from this guy.

It all started with some wood.

The wood was measured and cut.

It was then assembled into a small box.

Grooves were added for decoration.

A purple inlay was added for a colorful touch.

Then it was time to make a ring.

It took a few tries, but he was finally able to make one.

He even glued a (fake) diamond to it!

Hey, handmade beats a big rock any day.

The box was shellacked and sealed.

Adding foam made sure the ring was snug.

It gets better…

The other part of the setup was the placement of the box — way up on a high cliff.

When his girlfriend climbed up, she noticed it immediately, but didn’t know what it was.

Opening the box…

OMG!

Back on more secure ground, they had a formal proposal.

She said yes!

This is how you make a memorable proposal! The best part is that you don’t have to spend big bucks to show your love, either. Something handmade is always much more meaningful.