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EmailRecently, I was introduced to the world of gingerbread house-making when I took a 6-hour-long workshop on how to construct one. Although that sounds like a long time, the class was so much fun that the time just whizzed by! My creation is shown here.
One of the things that impressed me about this activity is that there are so many features that you can include in your display and seemingly endless options in edible materials to produce the effects. For example, pretzels for fencing and doors, cereal for roofing shingles, peppermint candies for stepping-stones. . . . Just peruse grocery stores, candy stores, gourmet shops, baking shops, etc., for supplies. Anything goes, as long as it is edible.
Have you made gingerbread houses before? What treats and techniques do you like to use? Share your thoughts below!
For those of you who have never made a gingerbread house, the article Gingerbread House Tips may be helpful.
Also, for inspiration check out the National Gingerbread House Competition at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina. This is an annual event where, as you'll see in the photos, the artists let their imaginations run wild!
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When my children were little,
When my children were little, we would make the gingerbread house from scratch. Nothing smells better than the baking of gingerbread! However, now I just buy the ready-made gingerbread kit. It's not the same.
I totally agree...NOTHING
I totally agree...NOTHING smells better than making it from scratch ; ) Hmmm...who says there has to be kids around to make one?? lol...Maybe we'll go make one and share it with family & friends... ; )
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