Gingerbread Houses
by Christa Currie
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Author: Christa CurrieEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-09-01
ISBN: 0385472676
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
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Book Review: A great book for first time gingerbread house crafters!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Gingerbread Houses", by Christa Currie is far and away the best book I have found for introducing the craft of creating your own gingerbread house. It is easily read, and the instructions for pattern-making, mixing , baking and assembling your house are equally easy to understand and follow. All are written in an engaging manner, as though the author were letting you in on a special secret she has found, and actually, she has indeed! This time-honored craft has been written about and demonstrated many times over the years, but Christa's book made me feel right from the start as though even I could accomplish a masterpiece. The book is basically divided into two parts: the first 1/4 of the book being the instructions on how to make patterns, gather supplies, bake and assemble the house. The rest of the book, entirely 3/4 of it, is devoted to an incredible assortment of decorating tips! From windows and roofs to spires and chimneys to candy stained glass and candy people...so many different ways to decorate are offered that it stirs up one's own creative juices! I found that even though I had never made a house before, I had loads of fun, baking and decorating with confidence, and producing such a wonderful result that no one could believe it was my first time!! Such results would not have been possible with out the help of this book...I looked at many books and articles and such, and by far "Gingerbread Houses" is at the top of my list!.
Sue Russell (sueruss1@ix.netcom.com)
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