Although it scarcely resembles the prototype in the Joy of Cooking, this charming abode has the distinction of being Miranda's (and my) first-ever gingerbread house, made from (how could you guess?) scratch! When our neighbour Claire invited us for dinner this weekend, we offered to bring dessert, so we intended to make a model of her house, replete with outdoor staircase leading down to the waterfall, trees, grass, etc. You see the result: yet another one of those projects that seems simple until you actually try to do it! And it takes all day! Yet still looks cobbled together in the most haphazard fashion! (Although Miranda pronounced our handiwork to be "bootiful"!) Thank goodness we made some gingerbread men, too, so Claire can enjoy the decorative effect of this gingerbread "castle," such as it is, for days to come (perhaps indefinitely!)...as for me, I'll be happy never to see the blessed thing again! Ah well, 'tis the season!
And here she is...
The sweetest cookie ever!
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