Gingerbread Houses
by Christa Currie
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Book Reviews of Gingerbread Houses
Book Review: Just what you need!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book one year after trying several different gingerbread recipes and watching the dough bubble up and one roof come flying off the housetop. The recipe is great and the suggestions are valuable. I don't even like to check out library cookbooks that don't have flashy pictures, but this book doesn't have any and it's still my favorite gingerbread book. The most important thing with gingerbread houses is to have a strong sense of the basics, then let your imagination go wild. And that's exactly what this book allows - a great springboard for your own awesome creations, including technical information about pattern making, creative decorating ideas, and solid recipes.Book Review: The Gingerbread "Bible"
Summary: 5 Stars
I have researched many books on gingerbread in search of the "how to's" when I first got started making gingerbread houses. Although this is not a fancy book and has no color photographs, it should be considered the gingerbread "Bible"--a must have for all gingerbread bakers---especially those new to the hobby. It was the MOST helpful book for me when I began--all kinds of practical tips and pointers. I used to just check this book out of our library but finally decided to go ahead and buy it as it is so helpful. Thanks to Christa we are able to do our Mother-Daughter Gingerbread House party every year as part of our family Christmas traditions.Book Review: Very good info
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this book when I thought of starting my own gingerbread house business. Its AMAZING! One of the best dough recipes I ever found and you get to work when the dough is WARM. No more waiting for the dough to get cold. Also I dont live in US and some things as meringue powder are not available but this book gives an icing recipe which worked like a charm. I have no idea what a tootsie roll is but I made a small mailbox out of some candie available in Greece (where I live) base od the ideas in the book. I will use it next Christmas for sure. The only thing missing is color. I would like some color in the decorating ideas section.Book Review: And on the 7th day there was GINGERBREAD
Summary: 5 Stars
This book was one of the most helpful books for me when I wanted to do something special for the holidays. You see I'm NOT a cook or a cookie maker by choice. But when I saw Mrs. Curries book it reached out and said "BAKE ME BAKE ME BAKE ME" Her book was very easy to follow and the results were FABULOUS. This is one book for the holidays that I highly recommend to all beginners or professionals. Happy Baking to all and to all a Gingerbread House.Book Review: Good ideas but could use photos
Summary: 4 Stars
Even though this book did not have any photos it was still helpful and gave some good ideas. The author includes drawings of different ideas such as doors, windows, and a mailbox (made out of a tootsie roll). I wanted to make some houses and sell them during the holidays and the author gives some tips on doing this at the end of her book. I borrowed this from the library but now plan to buy it!