Food-shaped candles are a unique hostess gift idea

Don’t be fooled by its adorable face and how realistically bite-sized it is – this bao-shaped candle has base notes of sun-drenched woods and musk, mid notes of tuberose, jasmine buds and Chinese honeysuckle, and top notes of orange and bergamot.

While real asparagus may be a divisive vegetable, these greens (in candle form) are sure to be a crowd pleaser. Standing at 8.6″ high and made from 100% Canadian beeswax, these make for a fun and fresh gift idea.

Who doesn’t love an espresso martini? This elegant hand-made candle is made from all-natural coconut wax, which gets poured into a reusable martini glass and smells like rich and bittersweet roasted espresso.

If you placed this candle on the charcuterie board, your friends would be none the wiser. This cute block of “swiss cheese” is hand poured in Oshawa, Ontario and is made from unscented soy wax.

Say goodbye to your regular taper candle and say hello to this playful corn candle, ethically crafted in Ithaca, New York. Since it’s made from 100% pure unscented beeswax, it brings a natural clean-burning glow to your home.

With perfectly piped decorations and topped with sugary fruit, this showstopper of a candle will elevate any tablescape. It is just as elegant and indulgent as the classic Italian custard-like treat it is named after.

The cozy best-selling candle looks identical to its real life counterpart, down to the mini wax marshmallows and red bowl mug. It smells like hot creamy milk chocolate cocoa, filling your space with a warm and comforting energy.

This playful candle, shaped like a classic fried egg, is made from soy wax, vegan natural dyes and essential oils. Don’t worry, it doesn’t smell like yolky, and is instead scented like aromatic jasmine, neroli and orange blossom.