A pink pie rests on the dining room table, crust golden and inviting. On the top, a serpent coils, poised to strike, its delicate tongue testing the air for something tasty to sink its fangs into. It’s made of pastry, too, but if it moved you'd hardly be surprised - it looks so realistic. READ MORE

Photo: LAWRENCE SMITH/STUFF (INSET: DEVONEY SCARFE)