寵物界颳起的飲食旋風：營養藝術蛋糕 (A Diet trend for PETs: Art cake with nutrition)

作品：慶祝蛋糕及兩株玫瑰盆栽 (作者: lovehabibi2020 (IG帳號))
Artwork: Celebration Cake and Two Potted Roses (Author: lovehabibi2020 (Instagram))

I recently came across an intriguing piece of art, and what caught my eye were two potted plants and a cake. The roses in the pots were both red and blue, not deep in color but full of charm. Intertwined with white hydrangeas and lush green leaves, it seemed the flower arranger had quite a talent, as the combination was perfectly balanced and pleasant. As someone who strives for harmony in life, I immediately thought it would be a lovely addition to my home. A friend then told me that the potted plants were actually edible cakes, specifically designed for pets. I was taken aback — apparently, in the pet world, it's no longer just about the dry food in the bowl. Art is quietly creating its own unique trend in the pet community.

最近接觸到一款有趣的藝術作品，映入眼前的是兩株盆栽跟一個蛋糕。盆栽裡的玫瑰有紅有藍，顏色不深但韻味很足，穿插白玉繡球及翠葉，看起來插花主人很有一套，搭配的恰巧舒適。人生追求和諧的博格勝，看到了很想買一個擺家裡欣賞。友人跟我說那盆栽其實都是可以吃的蛋糕，且是針對寵物設計的款式。當下大吃一驚，原來在寵物的世界裡，已經不是只有盤裡的乾糧。藝術也正在寵物界悄悄創造了一股特有風潮。

A friend of mine has a female Pomeranian with fluffy, soft fur. She usually enjoys her own quiet world, rarely makes noise, and is quite lovable. Her owners take great care of her, hoping to bring joy to their "daughter." They even went so far as to learn how to make pet-friendly cakes. Unlike human food, which is quite varied, what pets can eat is often limited. To ensure both nutrition and flavor, this particular cake uses goat milk and mashed potatoes as its base, both rich in nutrients, and the white hydrangea shape came out perfectly. The flowers in blue, green, red, and yellow are made from similarly colored ingredients — for example, steamed carrots in a soft orange-red, and sweet pumpkin in a pale yellow. The natural food colors create a deep, rich floral pattern, which not only makes the cake visually appealing but also allows the pet to enjoy a variety of nutrients while indulging. The owners can enjoy the cake too, sharing a fun moment with their pet.

I recall that dogs can't distinguish between red and green very well. Watching my friend's daughter enjoy the cake, I couldn't help but think that what the dog saw might have been some grayish flowers, complemented by other colorful plants. What kind of feelings might a dog have in this situation? But upon further reflection, I realized that the goat milk combined with those natural ingredients would give off a mild, pleasant aroma, even without needing any special seasonings. Whether the owner or the pet smells it, it would definitely be a comfortable experience. From the moment the cake was bought to when the box was opened and I saw the vivid petals, I could imagine how carefully my friend had piped each piece of food into place, happily sharing her affection for her dog. Those who received the cake would also feel the joy of this thoughtful gift, enjoying the artistic creation together with their pet, relishing the aroma and fresh taste of the cake.

For the owner, the cake is not just a dessert; it is a pleasing work of art. For the pet, it is not just food; it is a pure form of companionship.

友人家裡有一隻女生博美，毛蓬鬆蓬鬆的，平常自己會安靜地享受自己的世界，不太吵鬧很討人喜歡。兩主人也細心照料，希望讓自己的女兒開心，特地去學了寵物蛋糕。寵物能吃的東西通常有限制，不像人一樣廣泛。為了要顧及營養跟美味，這款蛋糕使用了羊奶以及馬鈴薯泥這兩種富含營養的材料做基底，白玉繡球也順利成型。其他藍色、綠色、紅色、黃色的花卉體，也都是用相近顏色的食材，譬如蒸熟的紅蘿蔔是粉橘紅色、甜南瓜是淡黃。天然食物顏色，也造就了富含底蘊感的花色，當然也讓寵物在大快朵頤的同時也攝取到多種營養成分。主人也可以一起享用，一起度過一段有趣的時光。

印象中，小狗是不太能夠分辨紅色跟綠色的。我看著友人的女兒享用蛋糕的時候，不禁想，她眼前看到的，可能是一些灰色的花卉，搭配其他有顏色的花草。小狗真的會有什麼感受嗎？但回過頭一想，羊奶搭配那些天然食材，在不用特別調味下還是可以散發淡淡的醇香，不管是主人和寵物聞到一定都很舒服。從買入這個蛋糕，到打開盒子的時候，看著那些生動的花瓣，可以想見友人很仔細的將食物一片片擠出貼上，並且也很開心地將她喜歡小狗的心情分享出去。買到的人接收到這樣的喜悅，再一起和自己的寵物欣賞這樣的藝術作品，也共同享用藝術蛋糕的香味以及新鮮口感。

主人買到的不會只是一份蛋糕，而是一個賞心悅目的藝術；寵物吃到的不會只是食物，而是一份純粹的陪伴。