봉 아페티토 바게트

Lit it for a dinner party centerpiece and guests genuinely asked if they could tear off a piece for the bread basket. Burns slow and even, so the realistic crust detail gets to be admired for hours before it melts away.

The crust detail is so convincing that my roommate actually tried to bite it, which gave me a good laugh. It’s a fun, whimsical centerpiece that’s held up well on my kitchen shelf, and the scent is a nice subtle toast. Just remember to light it, not slice it.

Burns evenly and slowly, which is more than I can say for most novelty candles I've tried. The realistic baguette look gets a laugh from everyone who spots it on my shelf, though I do wish it came with a warning label that says "don't bite." It's a fun little piece of Italy without the calories.