An curved arrow pointing right. Renowned chef Grant Achatz of three Michelin star rated Alinea Restaurant in Chicago has created an edible balloon made from green apple taffy and filled with real ...

Chef Grant Achatz serves up some very unusual dishes, and one of the most popular is an edible helium balloon. Customers are served the balloons and encouraged to suck in the helium before eating it.

Writing about it on her blog This Heart of Mine, Christie said, "Using a party staple, the balloon, almond bark (white chocolate) and lots of sprinkles, I created edible bowls that are both ...