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Summary: Lots of pictures make this a great book for ideas!
Review: This is a great book for those who have limited experience with gingerbread house building or cake decorating. The book does contain about a dozen patterns, almost all of which are easy. Basic information, like recipes and supply lists, is all well organized and presented, making it easy to get a quick start.My favorite part of the book was the section on hosting a gingerbread house decorating party. I was immediately inspired to hold one for my neighbors, and it was a whopping success. Everything I needed to know to throw this party was here, and my guests loved going through the pictures of houses for inspiration. And there are a ton of photographs! From a very simple cottage to some full blown mansions -- they are all represented here. For many people, this would probably be the most worthwhile part of the book, because you can get so much inspiration from the wide variety displayed. The pictures make this book a better buy than "Gingerbread Houses" by Christa Currie, which has solid construction information, but no pictures whatsoever. If you are past the stage of gingerbread houses, and looking more for ideas of other things to do with gingerbread, like a farm, Santa's sleigh, carousel or basket, you might be disappointed with this book. There are other books out there (such as those by Teresa Layman) that have recipes and construction details for such structures, and you would be better served by getting one of them. This is clearly a house book, just like the name implies.
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Summary: Lovely!
Review: This is an excellent book for beginners and experienced alike. It has a colorful layout with great photos. There are many original houses which I have not seen elsewhere. Cargas includes many wonderful tips and shortcuts and has a fun children's section including advice on how to throw a gingerbread making party which proved a huge success with my children. It makes a great gift!
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Summary: A little disappointed
Review: This wonderful 208 page soft bound book has more than 220 full color, large sharp photos. It provides you with all of the information you'll need to create one-of-a-kind gingerbread houses that will be real treaures. Everything is very detailed and pictured to assure your success. A very complete index helps you locate the information you want. Topics range from making and designing the houses to lighting the finished product. Many of the houses are shown in full page, full color photos. The materials and supplies needed for each house is clearly stated and every step along the way is numbered. A can't miss success formula. A book you'll enjoy and use for years to come. Enjoy, enjoy !
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Summary: A Terrific Guide To Making Gingerbread Houses !
Review: This wonderful 208 page soft bound book has more than 220 full color, large sharp photos. It provides you with all of the information you'll need to create one-of-a-kind gingerbread houses that will be real treaures. Everything is very detailed and pictured to assure your success. A very complete index helps you locate the information you want. Topics range from making and designing the houses to lighting the finished product. Many of the houses are shown in full page, full color photos. The materials and supplies needed for each house is clearly stated and every step along the way is numbered. A can't miss success formula. A book you'll enjoy and use for years to come. Enjoy, enjoy !
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Summary: It almost SMELLS like ginger and cinnamon!
Review: What a wonderful compilation of knowledge and ideas! A must-have for the serious and not-so-serious Gingerbreader. Great photos throughout, with ideas that lead the imagination beyond Christmas-only projects. Valuable information for Gingerbread House party or competition sponsors.
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Summary: It almost SMELLS like ginger and cinnamon!
Review: What a wonderful compilation of knowledge and ideas! A must-have for the serious and not-so-serious Gingerbreader. Great photos throughout, with ideas that lead the imagination beyond Christmas-only projects. Valuable information for Gingerbread House party or competition sponsors.
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: Words can't describe how helpful I have found this book. It is both full of tips and tricks that really work, and has lots of pictures for ideas. Its a great book for someone who doesn't know alot about gingerbread houses, it gives clear information, and its one of the best values I've seen as well.
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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: Words can't describe how helpful I have found this book. It is both full of tips and tricks that really work, and has lots of pictures for ideas. Its a great book for someone who doesn't know alot about gingerbread houses, it gives clear information, and its one of the best values I've seen as well.
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Summary: Wow! What a great Christmas Gift Book!
Review: Wow! With photos, words and instructions, Nonnie Cargas has captured the beauty of gingerbread houses, and made it look easy too! The photos are stunning, and the variety of houses,(all with instructions on how to build) will keep the reader turning pages while getting out their baking tools! This is a super Christmas gift book!
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