When it comes to the top October 2014 food ideas, the more creative, the better. People are consistently drawn to outrageous recipes that push the boundaries in creative ways. The art of cuisine has truly become a form of art as chefs, cooks and food hobbyists explore different ways to not only make delicious dishes, but to present them as well.
Although there are a few festive fall dishes in this collection of top October 2014 food ideas including lifelike Halloween desserts, blackened bun burgers and unique platters for dinner parties, there are also bizarre meal hybrids that continue to confuse the taste buds. Serving spicy ramen donuts, French fry pizzas and cheesy fried chocolate sandwiches would make any holiday party the talk of the town.
Top 100 Food Ideas in October
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Bizarre Condom Cookbooks
Manga Writer Kyosuke Kagami Promotes Condom Usage in Japan
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Clinical Food Photography
Hospital Food from Around the World is Eye-Opening
98
Monster Cakes
Artist Christine McConnell Creates Terrifying Desserts Dressed as a 50s Housewife
97
Playfully Interactive Packaging
Stafidenios Raisins Turns Packaging into a Toy
96
Fashionable Food Photography
Instagrammer Laura Miller of Sidesaddle Kitchen Wears her
95
Religious Frozen Treats
The Crucifixion Popsicle by Sebastian Errazuriz is Made with Red Wine
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Coordinated Salad Bowls
Bright Bites' Salad Bowls Match the Vibrancy of the Ingredients Inside
93
Promotional Zombie Burgers
These Fake Human Flesh Burgers Celebrate the Walking Dead Premiere
92
Drumstick-Shaped Prizes
These Promotional KFC Chicken Drumstick Products Can Be Won Via Twitter
91
Hyperrealistic Sausage Pillows
The Giant Sausage Pillow is Perfect for Those Who Enjoy Their Meats
90
Designer Festival Cakes
High-Fashion Designers Team up to Create Luxury Festival Mooncakes
89
Reinvigorated Honey Jars
Ashley Gustafson's Honey Jar Design Brings a Freshness to Overused Motifs
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Organic Fruit Packaging
Nurture is a Living Fruit Bowl That Preserves Produce
87
Muesli Delivery Services
Yousli Lets You Customize Museli Bowls and Get Breakfast Delivered
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Lifelike Halloween Cakes
Conjurer’s Kitchen Bakes Creepy Confections that Looks Disturbingly Real
85
Biodegradable Origami Bowls
This Food Bowl Design Imagines a Sustainable Way to Eat Ramen
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Decadent Insect Cans
This Dark Can Design Aims to Make Insect Food Seem Alluring
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Sentimental Industrial Restaurants
The Mott 32 Restaurant References Rich Cultural History
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Imagined Futuristic Groceries
The Future Market Guesses What Grocery Stores Will Be Like in 2065
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Vibrant Food Photography
FoodTone by Isabella Vacchi Focuses on Different Color Palettes
80
Cream Puff Sticks
Zaku Zaku's Cream Puff Desserts Are Prepared in Stick Form
79
Wholesome Rice Packaging
Sunrice's Rice Packaging Design Highlights the Benefits of Healthy Eating
78
Egg-Spinning Dessert Toys
Takara Tomy's Dessert Maker Toy Turns Eggs into Custard
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Lifelike Insect Desserts
Akai Tento no Koohii Ten's Gummy Bugs are Filled with Jams
76
Canned Party Invitations
This Unique Party Invitation is Wrapped Around a Food Product
75
Ice Cream-Filled Fruits
Frutteto Strawberries are Stuffed with Strawberry-Flavored Gelato
74
Square Egg Molds
The Ovo Egg Mold Set Turns Your Fired Eggs into Little Rectangles
73
Adorable Bubble Gum Packaging
Gubble Bum by JJAAKK Design is Full of Cute Characters
72
Non-Refundable Restaurant Reservations
Coi's Daniel Patterson Instituted a Flat Fee Dining System
71
Luxe Hotel Food Trucks
The Taste by Four Seasons Food Truck Serves Up Regional Specialties
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Unofficial Rebranding Alternatives
Hershey's New Logo is Rethought Due to Unflattering Comparisons
69
Pop Culture Marshmallows
Epic Mallows by Dan Bannino is Inspired by Movies and TV Shows
68
Broccoli-Based Dips
This 'Broccomole' Vegetable Dip is a Low-Fat Alternative to Guacamole
67
Recycled Coffee Collars
The Eco Sleeve Maker Turns Used Grounds Into a Coffee Cup Sleeve
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Opulent Ice Cream Sundaes
The Victoria Luxury Ice Cream Sundae Costs a Whopping $1,000
65
Peelable Snack Packaging
Banana Sprint is a Handy Banana Snack for Eating on the Go
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Edible Appetizer Plates
Do Eat's Sustainable Food Serving Verrines Leave Zero Waste
63
Caramelized Granola Treats
Poilane's Granola Pastries is a Tasty Twist on the Healthy Snack
62
Lager Vending Machines
The DraftServ Beverage Vending Machine Lets the Consumers Be the Bartender
61
Purely Energetic Packaging
Purps Branding is Aesthetically Efficient With a Vigorous Visual Vibe
60
Gluten-Monitoring Devices
The Canary is a Portable Gadget That Allows You To Test Gluten in Foods
59
Edible Pop Culture Portraits
Instagram User Tisha Cherry Recreates Famous Faces With Food
58
Pepperoni Pizza Cakes
This Easy to make Pillsbury Recipe is for an Epic Layered Pizza Dish
57
Playful Pancake Stencils
Artist Nathan Shields Provides Template to Make Artistic Breakfasts
56
Kernel-Filtering Bowls
This Popcorn Bowl Features a Bottom Filter to Catch Stray Kernels
55
Gigantic Donut Boxes
Krispy Kreme's Big Box of Donuts Will Be Given Away to One Lucky Company
54
French Fry Pizzas
Clifford Endo of Foodinese Creates a Clever Gluten-Free Pizza
53
Tropical Cookie Boxes
Honolulu Cookie's Creative Cookie Packaging is Wrapped in a Pineapple
52
Vivid Color Chocolate Branding
Droga Chocolates Uses Various Sources of Inspiration for Packaging
51
Jewelry-Inspired Meals
The Ritz-Carlton's Gourmet Food Collection Honors Damiani's Anniversary
50
Encircled Culinary Collections
The Hotpot-Set Rearranges the Chinese Meal for Mess-Free Sharing
49
Zoology Hot Dogs
These Hot Dog Designs Transform the Comfort Food into Edible Animals
48
Bizarre Blackened Cheeseburgers
Burger King Japan Serves Black Burgers Topped with Black Cheese
47
Outraged Cake Photography
The Cake Angry Series Finds a Different Use for Leftover Dessert
46
Food-Piercing Platters
Luscious Food Cravings by Studio Appetit Rethinks the Traditional Tray
45
Kid-Focused Grocery Stores
Supermarket Chain Giant Eagle Creates Healthy Snack Aisle for Children
44
Custom Sushi Containers
The Sushi Boxes from Maki-San Resemble Chocolate Macaron Packages
43
Caffeinated Cannabis Beverages
The Legal Iced Coffee Drink Comes With a Dosage of THC
42
Tantalizing Taco Burritos
The Taco Bell Quesarito is a Burrito Wrapped Up in a Soft Quesadilla
41
Maple Bacon Coffees
Bewdly's Invigorating Bacon Coffee Beans are Perfect With Breakfast
40
Acclaimed Veggie Apps
James Beard Foundation Vegetables Puts Award-Winning Recipes in Your Pocket
39
Fruity Bar Packaging
Gaea's Snack Bar Wrapper Highlights Simple, Pure Ingredients
38
Junk Food Carryalls
A Korean Fad Turns Snack Packaging Into Fashionable Backpacks
37
Dollhouse Pizza Dioramas
The Cheesy Surface is Perfect for a Miniature Patio Set
36
Party Cup Cakes
These Delicious Cake Bites are Shaped Like Red Plastic Drinking Glasses
35
Typographic Bistro Packaging
Fazer Cafe's Marketing Rebranding that Focuses on Elegant Fonts
34
Personality Type Posters
Zomato Can Help You Find a Restaurant No Matter Your Type
33
Pre-Packaged Communion Cups
This Ergonomic Design Makes Wine and Bread Passing Less Complicated
32
Graphic Popsicle Packaging
This Popsicle Packaging Idea Pays Tribute to Moscow's Gorky Park
31
Sushi Chef Kits
The Sushi Factory's Promotional Gift Box Sets You Up as a Sushi Expert
30
Towering Frozen Treats
A Tokyo Confectionary's Indulgent Ice Cream Cones Are Layered With 8 Tiers
29
Eco Oil Dispensers
Prepara's Tabletop Oil Mister is a Healthy Alternative to Aerosol Containers
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Cheesy Fried Chocolate Sandwiches
This DudeFoods Candy Bar Grilled Cheese has Deep Fried KitKats
27
Spicy Ramen Donuts
Japanese Restaurant Osaka Ohsho Debuts a Limited Edition Dish
26
Dieting Donation Apps
FoodTweeks' App Helps You Cut Out Calories and Feed the Hungry
25
Children's Calorie-Comparing Charts
BuzzFeed Contrasts Fast Food Kids' Meals Based on Calories
24
Festive Fall Burgers
The Pumpkin Spice Fatte Burger Meal Pays Tribute to Autumn Flavors
23
Canned Seafood Restaurants
The Tincan Restaurant Seeks to be the Best Provider of Tinned Seafood
22
Pizza Dough Posters
Domino's 'Posteros' Crust Food Pizza Rises Above the Rest
21
Barbecue Pizza Ovens
The BakerStone Pizza Oven Box Preps Pizza on the BBQ with Ease
20
Adorable Food Art
Sandra van den Broek Creates Fantastical Characters for Her Children
19
Food Mapping Apps
The Foodmento Food Finder App Catalogs a City's Best Dishes with Photos
18
Festive Ice Cream Cups
Baskin Robbins' Christmas Ice Cream is Chilly, but Cheery
17
Bottomless Pasta Passes
Olive Garden's All You Can Eat Pasta Pass Will Feed You Through the Fall
16
Mediterranean Dessert Smoothies
Mad Greek Cafe Restaurant Features Baklava Milkshake Products
15
Savory Vegetable Yogurts
Blue Hill Yogurt is Made with Vegetables Like Beets and Parsnips
14
Healthy Fruit Garnishes
Very Culinary's Raspberry Chia Seed Jam is Tasty and Preservative-Free
13
Iconic Gamer Eateries
The Eorza Cafe is a Restaurant Inspired by Final Fantasy XIV
12
Redesigned Ice Cream Scoops
Midnight Scoop by Michael Chou is Made for Hard Ice Cream
11
Video Game-Themed Snacks
Konami's Metal Gear Solid Chocolate Crunch Sold at Tokyo Game Show 2014
10
Vegetarian Animal Ads
Hiltl Vegetarian Restaurant's Ads Show Unlikely Animal Friendships
9
Illustrative Sauce Packaging
The Williams-Sonoma Peanut Noodle Sauce Goes for a Different Look
8
Comic-Like Food Branding
The Comillas Design Has a Comic Book-Like Effect
7
Fish Jerky Snacks
Otuna's Jerky Meat Snack Swaps Beef for Fish
6
Pasta-Infused Burgers
Lotteria's Neapolitan Spaghetti Burger Comes Pre-Loaded with Pasta
5
Layered Ombre Cakes
This Gradient Pink Cake Adds Some Colorful Fun to Desserts
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70s-Style Jam Packaging
The PB & Jams Branding Has a Retro Feel
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Delivered Dinner Kits
Gobble Helps You Cook Healthy and Quick Meals in 10 Minutes with One Pan
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Portable Propane Carriers
The No-Tip Propane Tank Caddy Helps Make Grilling-on-the-Go Easier
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Deceptive Alcohol Desserts
Etsy's Beer Cookies Are Personalized to Resemble One's Favorite Brew
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Fashionable Food Photography
Instagrammer Laura Miller of Sidesaddle Kitchen Wears her
Typographic Salad Packaging
Insal'arte's Produce Packaging Spells Out Leafy Letters
Affordable Branding Services
Tailor Brands Offers a Full and Stylish Branding Kit for Only $50
Promotional Zombie Burgers
These Fake Human Flesh Burgers Celebrate the Walking Dead Premiere
Coffee Culture Logos
Alejo Malia Adds Playful Details to the Starbucks Logo Design
Designer Festival Cakes
High-Fashion Designers Team up to Create Luxury Festival Mooncakes
Muesli Delivery Services
Yousli Lets You Customize Museli Bowls and Get Breakfast Delivered
Wholesome Rice Packaging
Sunrice's Rice Packaging Design Highlights the Benefits of Healthy Eating
Ice Cream-Filled Fruits
Frutteto Strawberries are Stuffed with Strawberry-Flavored Gelato
Recycled Coffee Collars
The Eco Sleeve Maker Turns Used Grounds Into a Coffee Cup Sleeve
Purely Energetic Packaging
Purps Branding is Aesthetically Efficient With a Vigorous Visual Vibe
Cake Pop Molds
This Handy Baking Gadget Turns Helps You Make Perfectly Round Cake Treats
Literal Half-Off Campaigns
Yahoo! Japan's Half-Off Discount Halves Products & Prices
Gluten-Monitoring Devices
The Canary is a Portable Gadget That Allows You To Test Gluten in Foods
Felt Food Toys
CreationByM Crafts a Diverse Range of Plush and Educational Dishes
Playful Pancake Stencils
Artist Nathan Shields Provides Template to Make Artistic Breakfasts
Typographic Milk Cartons
This Milk Carton Design is Styled Like a Black Chalkboard
French Fry Pizzas
Clifford Endo of Foodinese Creates a Clever Gluten-Free Pizza
Vivid Color Chocolate Branding
Droga Chocolates Uses Various Sources of Inspiration for Packaging
Decadent Dessert Beers
The Salted Belgian Chocolate Stout is Perfect for Fall and Winter
Bizarre Blackened Cheeseburgers
Burger King Japan Serves Black Burgers Topped with Black Cheese
Text-Focused Beer Branding
The Lagunitas Package Uses Mostly Words
$1000 Video Apps
Vizzywig 4K's Video Capture App Makes the Most of the iPhone 5S
Acclaimed Veggie Apps
James Beard Foundation Vegetables Puts Award-Winning Recipes in Your Pocket
Effortless Juice Branding
The Designs for Pulku Allow One to Focus on the Contents
Fake Fall Condoms
This Photoshopped Pumpkin Spice Durex Condom Pokes Fun at Fall Beverages
Inclusive TV Rebranding
ABC's Rebranding Utilizes Hashtags and Returns to an Old Name and ABC Logo
Social Anti-Embarassment Apps
Comansegur's Alarm Halts Embarrassing Facebook Status Updates
Frightening Cinematic Pillows
These Cushions from Horror Decor Reference Classic Horror Films
Party Cup Cakes
These Delicious Cake Bites are Shaped Like Red Plastic Drinking Glasses
Flask-Attached Mugs
The Perpetual Kid Extra Shot Coffee Mug Makes Your Morning Cup Extra Hip
Stone French Presses
The Push Coffee Pot by Muuto Rethinks the Use of Fragile Glass
Cheesy Fried Chocolate Sandwiches
This DudeFoods Candy Bar Grilled Cheese has Deep Fried KitKats
Maternal Community Apps
Smile Mom is an App That Connects Nearby Mothers
Spicy Ramen Donuts
Japanese Restaurant Osaka Ohsho Debuts a Limited Edition Dish
Un-Christmas Commercials
Kmart's 'Not a Christmas Commercial' Celebrates a Merry Birthday Instead
Canned Seafood Restaurants
The Tincan Restaurant Seeks to be the Best Provider of Tinned Seafood
Fruity Fair Trade Snacks
Geobar's Natural Energy Bars Are Healthy & Fair Trade
Food Mapping Apps
The Foodmento Food Finder App Catalogs a City's Best Dishes with Photos
Festive Ice Cream Cups
Baskin Robbins' Christmas Ice Cream is Chilly, but Cheery
Decadent Brownie Boxes
Brownerie's Dessert Box Packaging Likens Its Treats to Heaven
Anonymous Advice Apps
Agonyapp Lets You Broadcast Your Complaints, Rants and Problems Online
Oatmeal Smoothie Pouches
The Munk Pack's Snack Packaging Design Caters to Adventurers of All Ages
Healthy Fruit Garnishes
Very Culinary's Raspberry Chia Seed Jam is Tasty and Preservative-Free
Reggae Ice Cream Flavors
Ben and Jerry's Has Created a Bob Marley-Inspired Ice Cream Flavor
Spicy Chip Burgers
The Newest Wendy's Burger is Filled with Tostitos Chips and Sriracha Sauce
Witchy Cauldron Cupcakes
This Halloween Cupcake is Decorated to Look like Bubbly Witch's Brew
Revamped News Portals
The MSN Rebranding Initiative Boasts Integrated Productivity Tools
Illustrative Sauce Packaging
The Williams-Sonoma Peanut Noodle Sauce Goes for a Different Look
Bacon-Flavored Condoms
The J&D Bacon Condoms Take Your Love for Bacon to the Next Level
Layered Ombre Cakes
This Gradient Pink Cake Adds Some Colorful Fun to Desserts
70s-Style Jam Packaging
The PB & Jams Branding Has a Retro Feel
Googly Monster Cookies
This Halloween Cookie Recipe Uses Candy Eyeballs To Create Little Monsters
Hilarious Typo Illustrations
Illustrated Twitter Typos Personifying Your Social Media Mistakes
Renovated Police Station Restaurants
This Eatery was Formerly Head Quarters for Law Enforcement
Collaborative Superhero Cosplays
This Guardians of the Galaxy Team Costume is Incredibly Realistic
Spooky Halloween Sodas
These Seasonal Jones Soda Flavors Taste Like Halloween Candy
Apothecary Chilli Bottles
The Chili Alchemist Hot Sauces Add Heat and Magic
Moonlit Coffee Branding
Coffee Planet Receives a Makeover by Koncept Design
Banana Sundae Pies
These Miniature Banana Split Sundae Pies are Deliciously Sweet
Hearty Airline Logo Makeovers
The New Southwest Airlines Logo Lets You Feel the Love
Ghoulish Anniversary Donuts
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Ghostbusters with Decorated Donuts
Luxurious Aqua Branding
Vue Luxury Water Exudes a High-Quality Look
Cannabis-Infused Chocolates
The Kiva Confections Cannabis Chocolates are High-Quality
Rebranded Media Mascots
Hootsuite Releases a New Brand Logo for its Social Media Dashboard
Graphic Dessert Decor
This Cherry & Pie Pillow from Fab.com Satisfies One's Sweet Tooth
Miniature Burger Makers
The Electric Mini Burger Maker is Ideal for Customizing Your Own Sliders
Squid Ink Cheeseburgers
This Black Burger from McDonalds Japan is to Celebrate Halloween
Confectionery Burger Recipes
These Hamburger Cupcakes Offer Fast Food Lovers a Sugary Alternative
Healthy Hotel Vending Machines
Marriott & Farmer's Fridge Combine Fresh Food with Travel
Classroom Chat Apps
The Class Chat App Helps Students Keep in Touch with Other Classmates
3D Gingerbread Packaging Concepts
Tim Cooper Created 3D Imagery for a Children Christmas Range
Chia Seed Beverages
ChiaVie's Ground Chia Seed Drink is Loaded with Good-For-You Things
Orange Popsicle-Flavored Milks
TruMoo's Orange Cream Milk is a Special Halloween Offer
Colorful Pancake Creations
A Doting Father Turns Breakfast into Works of Art for His Son
Gourmet Cannabis Pizzas
These Unconvetional Pizza Slices from Stoned Oven are Filled with THC
Digital Pizza Payments
The Pizza Hut and Visa Checkout Lets Consumers Purchase Pizzas Virtually
Festive Pumpkin Donuts
The New Pumpkin Spice Krispy Kreme Donuts are Filled With Autumn Flavors
Planetary Cereal Treats
This Earth Globe Rice Krispies Dessert is Filled with a Candy Surprise
Vegan Berry Burgers
The Fugazim is a Great Vegetarian Burger Option That's Full of Flavor
Chocolate Spread Cookies
These Three Ingredient Cookies are Made With Creamy Chocolate Nutella
Test Tube Perfume Packaging
The Essai Fragrance Has an Interesting Shape
Frozen Confection Hybrids
This Cotton Candy Ice Cream Cone Blends the Best of Both Worlds
Fruity Cheesecake Waffles
The New IHOP Waffles Feature New York Cheesecake Inside the Dough
Trophy Popcorn Poppers
The Stanley Cup Popcorn Machine is a Great Replica of the Real Thing
Tomato Soup Cupcakes
These Soup-Infused Desserts from The Kitchn are Sweet and Savory
Cultural Basketball Rebranding
The 'We the North' Campaign Focuses on Toronto
Breakfast Pizza Bagels
This Delicious Breakfast Meal is Inspired by Cheesy Slices of Pizza
Velvety Coffee Beverages
Second Cup Releases a New Flat White Drink for Coffee Lovers to Enjoy
Spooky Pumpkin Lagers
The Natt-o-Lantern Pumpkin Beer is Infused with the Festive Fall Flavors
GIF Keyboard Apps
Express Yourself to the Fullest with the PopKey for iPhone
Cookie Dough Bowls
This Homemade Cookie Cereal Bowl is Entirely Edible
Hot Sauce Ice Cream
These Weird Ice Cream Combinations Include Ramen, Sriracha and Vanilla
Communicative Crash-Avoiding Apps
TheBikeShieldApp Aims to Prevent Bike Collision Accidents
Blue Slime Curries
This Unusually Blue Curry Dish is Inspired by the Game Dragon Quest
Ale Themed Spreads
These Tasty Beer Jelly Flavors Make Glazed Meats Extra Sweet
Medication Scheduling Apps
The Pillboxie App Reminds Seniors When to Take Prescribed Pills
Piquant Brownie Desserts
These Spicy Sweet Gluten-Free Brownies are Made with Chile Powder
Cheap Noodle Variations
BuzzFeed Lists Budget Friendly Instant Ramen Hacks in this Short Video
Breakfast Biscuit Tacos
The New Biscuit Taco from Taco Bell is Filled with Sausage and Egg
Minty Veggie Burgers
This Delicious Veggie Burger Patty is Made from Hummus and Mint