In the basement level of every department store is a colossal food emporium. There are dozens of vendors selling piles of boxed lunches, barrels full of pickled vegetables, sushi rolls as thick as your arm, seafood so fresh the crabs literally walk across the floor, gift sets of exquisite handmade chocolates, and enough pastries to send me straight into a diabetic coma.

The pastries are so exquisite that the berries on the tarts glisten, the croissants are perfectly buttery and flaky, and the whipped cream on the strawberry shortcake melts in your mouth. The sweets are so mouthwatering that one company, Prairie Dog Co., Ltd. created a line of hand towels, rolled up and packaged to look like real cakes. The “Le Patissier” brand of towels are rolled up, wrapped in a paper cupcake holder, and topped with strawberry and cherry shaped magnets to mimic the look of berry-topped shortcakes. They’re even individually wrapped in clear plastic and tied with a bow to look like irresistible confections. These petite towels are perfect for gifts and so cute, they can be displayed as charming interior ornaments. This is one case where you can indulge in the sweets…without risk to your waistline (or insulin level).