Have you ever wondered why the traditional way of presenting hams is a diamond pattern?

Have you ever wondered why the traditional way of presenting hams is a diamond pattern?
Looks more like a carrot cake?
Using canned milk.
Or as the kids like to call it, just regular pecan pie.
With broiled pecan frosting.
Using sliced pecans.
Using dark chocolate.
The second version in this notebook.
One of two versions in this notebook.
Made with apricot baby food.
Our old friend.
With brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans.