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In the News (Fri 17 Feb 12)

  
  Gingerbread House
Place pattern pieces for the gingerbread house (which you have pre cut from paper), directly on dough, leaving at least a 1/2 inch border around pieces.
When you are ready to put the house together, spread the icing directly on a strong piece of plywood, or a flat unbreakable tray to cover area where house will be built.
When your gingerbread house is thoroughly dry and stands on it's own, you may begin decorating by attaching candy, cookies, & nuts to the house using the icing as glue.
hometown.aol.com /pumpkinave/recipes/gingerbread.htm   (1139 words)

  
 History - Gingerbread House Child Development Center, Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Gingerbread House was serving over 200 children ages 2-12 (both full-time and part-time) in their various programs.
A $600,000 building was designed and Gingerbread House was awarded the state's first Community Development Block Grant for child care centers in the amount of $200,000 with matching funds coming from a $200,000 loan from USDA Rural Development and another $200,000 coming from an extensive community fundraising campaign.
As Gingerbread House continued to grow, an obvious need existed to expand the facility to provide additional quality space for the infant and toddler programs, to allow space for some of the AEA and Head Start programs, and to begin taking action for the vision of an Early Childhood campus.
www.gingerbread-house.org /history.html   (595 words)

  
 The Gingerbread House
Persons are admitted to the Gingerbread House without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, veteran status or handicap.
Gingerbread House has emerged as a unique home offering 24-hour skilled nursing care for persons with complex medical needs while maintaining the environment of a private home.
The Gingerbread Houses opened in 1981, and became the first facility of its kind in the south central 15-county area.
www.rollanet.org /areainfo/nonprofit/gingerbread   (451 words)

  
 Untitled Document
Welcome to the Gingerbread House Child Development Center, Inc. Gingerbread House is a non-profit, state licensed Child Development Center operating five days a week in the community of Storm Lake, Iowa.
Gingerbread House has a program for before and after school care, a summer school-age activities program, a four-year old preschool, a three-year old preschool, and a full-time or part-time day care program.
Gingerbread House is open all year Monday-Friday from 5:15 a.m.
www.gingerbread-house.org   (85 words)

  
 Gingerbread house craft project.
Arrange patterns for second side of house, second roof piece, and shutters (cut 6) on dough, leaving 1/2 inch between each piece.
(Roof is decorated after house is assembled.) Attach shutters to both sides of all 3 windows by placing small amount of icing on undecorated side of shutter and position.
Place remaining roof section on back of house so that roof pieces meet to form peak; hold or prop in place about 7 minutes or until set.
www.craftown.com /xmas/craft14.htm   (755 words)

  
 Gingerbread House Recipes & Ingredients
Gingerbread houses are often old-fashioned looking, but they don't have to be.
Use German cookies and candies to make it authentic, as gingerbread houses were first made as a Christmas tradition in Germany.
Place the house on a piece of foil-covered heavyweight cardboard, and decorate from there, using stiff icing to attach candies and cookies as shingles, roof decorations, trim, stepping stones, bushes, and perhaps a driveway and some garden adornments.
www.chiff.com /a/gingerbread-house.htm   (690 words)

  
 History of Gingerbread
In Medieval England gingerbread meant simply "preserved ginger" and was an adaptation of the Old French gingebras, derived from the Latin name of the spice, Zingebar.
Many fairs became known as "gingerbread fairs" and gingerbread items took on the alternative name in England of "fairings" which had the generic meaning of a gift given at, or brought from, a fair.
Gingerbread making in North America has its origins in the traditions of the many settlers from all parts of Northern Europe who brought with them family recipes and customs.
frankysattic.home.comcast.net /history.html   (602 words)

  
 Gingerbread - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gingerbread is a sweet that can take the form of a cake or a cookie in which the predominant flavor is ginger.
As a cookie, gingerbread can be made into a thin, crisp cookie (often called a ginger snap) or a softer cookie similar to the German Lebkuchen.
Gingerbread is also an architectural term for highly decorated Victorian houses.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gingerbread_house   (366 words)

  
 Gingerbread House CAC
The Gingerbread House Bossier/Caddo Children's Advocacy Center is a community-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that began serving abused children in 1998.
The Gingerbread House coordinates interviews and investigations with the referring agencies and other professionals from the initial screening to the final disposition of the case.
The mission of the Gingerbread House is to lessen the trauma experienced by child abuse victims as allegations are investigated and to provide support for the child victim in any resulting proceedings within the criminal justice system.
www.gingerbreadhousecac.org   (243 words)

  
 Gingerbread
Ginger was probably first introduced to European baking by the Crusaders, and used as a flavor and a preservative in cakes, pies and breads.
It was traditional to bake gingerbread in shapes of people or elegant objects, and decorated.
Gingerbread recipes vary widely, and can be a soft or steamy cake, or a thin hard cookie, depending on the ingredients of tradition.
fantes.com /gingerbread.htm   (981 words)

  
 Gingerbread House Kit   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
What sets this kit apart form other holiday gingerbread houses is that HomeSweetHome was crafted in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, the non-profit organization committed to building and providing decent, affordable housing for families around the world.
I know our gingerbread house kit will provide families with not only a fun and creative holiday activity, but will teach a valuable lesson…communities working together towards a solution to the problem of homelessness in our society.
Vibrantly colored illustrations depict a community of gingerbread people building the house together, with the message that with a little elbow grease, people can empower themselves to be a part of the solution to this pervasive problem.
www.beths.com /gingerbread.htm   (285 words)

  
 Gingerbread House
When ready to construct the house, spread icing directly on a strong piece of cardboard, plywood, or a flat unbreakable tray to cover area where house will be built.
When house is thoroughly dry, you may begin attaching candy, cookies, nuts, etc., to the house or "grounds" using the icing as glue.
The icing is used as "cement" to put the house together, attach decorations, and make icicles and decorative trim.
byfaithonly.com /Recipes/GingerbreadHouse.html   (750 words)

  
 Gingerbread House Foundation - of Midway
Your gingerbread house will need to be delivered to the University Mall on November 12 between 8 AM and 2 PM.
Gingerbread houses will be divided into two categories, traditional and whimsical.
The Gingerbread House Foundation has brought together a team of Gingerbread Specialists who are excited to assist you with your creation.
www.gingerbreadhousefoundation.com /make.html   (553 words)

  
 Gingerbread House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
My children and I went to a friends house tonight, as is tradition every holiday season, for the last 4 years.
This time, I was in charge of 'gluing' the gingerbread house together.
The initial picture is how the house looks from the side, with the roof stacked up against the side, because I lost my patience trying to glue the dang thing together.
hopefields.blogster.com /gingerbread_house.html   (173 words)

  
 Gingerbread House Kid Friendly Recipe | General Dessert Recipes| Christmas Dessert Recipes @ CDKitchen.com :: it's ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Construction : When you are ready to put the house together, spread the icing directly on a strong piece of plywood, or a flat unbreakable tray to cover area where house will be built.
Decorations: When your gingerbread house is thoroughly dry and stands on it's own, you may begin decorating by attaching candy, cookies, and nuts to the house using the icing as glue.
Place candy pumpkins, ghosts and cats around the outside of the house, You can use candycorns around the "yard" to make it look like a fence or stand up pretzels with the icing as a base.
holidays.cdkitchen.com /recipes/recs/36/Gingerbread_House43275.shtml   (1245 words)

  
 Gingerbread House
Page after colourful page of the most amazing gingerbread houses you've ever seen.
Save these for the kids to play with, or to make gingerbread men.
Hold the roof gently in place until it dries (the pop cans should be the right height to support them).
dinnercoop.cs.cmu.edu /dinnercoop/Recipes/karen/GingerbreadHouse.html   (750 words)

  
 Building Gingerbread - Allrecipes
Make sure the gingerbread is of uniform thickness, or the edges may burn before the center is done.
My mom & I make approximately 40 gingerbread houses each year, so I know what I am saying when I tell you this is a great recipe.
This recipe is great, but to make it easier for the beginner to work with, I'd suggest taking the yolks from the eggs --you're using 2 whites for the frosting - and add them to the dough mixture.
allrecipes.com /recipe/building-gingerbread/detail.aspx   (574 words)

  
 Stephanie's PhotoImpact Tutorials: PI7 Gingerbread House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
You can decorate your gingerbread house with my candy objects, which include a round peppermint candy PSP tube by a very talented artist and generous lady, Jane Brazeal.
Now you're free to decorate your gingerbread house with peppermints, candy canes, candy kisses and jelly beans, gum drops and other holiday goodies.
Since the entire gingerbread house is made of objects, you can hit the space bar to deselect all of them, then add a gradient or photo fill background if you wish to do so.
www.eastofthesun.com /pi7/gingerbread.htm   (1601 words)

  
 Gingerbread House Children's Day Nursery - Crosby, North Liverpool
At Gingerbread House, we acknowledge that parents wish to have their children cared for in the very best facility possible.
Gingerbread House has a clear mission statement to provide quality care and education in a safe and stimulating environment.
Under the guidance of experienced managers, qualified Early Years Teacher and a qualified Teaching Consultant, Gingerbread House provides for all the physical, emotional and educational needs of children from birth to five years..
www.gingerbread-house.co.uk   (201 words)

  
 Gingerbread House
The construction of your gingerbread house will closely follow the building concepts of a real house.
Keep in mind that the dimensions of your gingerbread house will be restricted to the size of a 12-by 15-inch baking sheet, and cut your templates accordingly.
For houses larger than 6 inches square, use 1/4-inch thickness and for smaller houses, use 1/8-inch.
www.geocities.com /sierra_lady_45/gingerbreadhouse.html   (821 words)

  
 Gingerbread House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Warm, spicy gingerbread and sweet, sturdy royal icing serve as the scrumptious brick and mortar for this classic holiday abode.
To build the house, fold a cardboard form into a house shape, then affix the premade gingerbread walls and roof using royal icing.
Place the cardboard house on a flat surface, and using an offset spatula, spread the royal icing along the sides of the cardboard form.
www.marthastewart.com /page.jhtml?type=content&id=tvs7643   (297 words)

  
 Gingerbread Candy House - Sculpey Clay Projects
Turn the paper mache house over, and with a utility knife, carefully cut out the bottom of the house plus an opening in the front large enough for the door.
Position your baked house onto the yard where you want it, and press just enough to leave an indentation of the house bottom into the clay.
Using TLS, run a bead around the bottom edges of the house and reposition in the yard where the indentation was left.
www.sculpey.com /Projects/projects_GingerbreadCandyHouse.htm   (1801 words)

  
 Gingerbread House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Use a gingerbread cake recipe instead of a gingerbread dough.
The rest of the house can be put together with melted chocolate, this works better than icing since it sets better.
However, icing may be used to add finishing touches when decorating the house.
www.wwlp.com /news/segments/recipes/gingerbread.html   (88 words)

  
 Cooks.com - Recipes - Gingerbread House
Results 11 - 20 of 23 for gingerbread house.
Decorate the house with candies using the frosting as "glue".
Use to glue graham crackers together to form houses and to glue on candy decorations.
www.cooks.com /rec/search/0,1-11,gingerbread_house,FE.html   (95 words)

  
 Annie's Gingerbread Welcome Page
I don't know why a gingerbread house has a certain charm on children, but it does.
During the 19th century, gingerbread was modernized and romanticized when the Grimm brothers collected the fairy tale about Hansel and Gretel.
This story was about two children who were lost in the woods when they discovered a house made of bread, cake and candles.
www.annieshomepage.com /gingerbread.html   (424 words)

  
 Hands On Crafts for Kids - Gingerbread House
Create this non-edible gingerbread house from paper and styrofoam then fill it with a candy surprise.
Trace each side of the house on brown tissue paper lightly with a pencil.
Use a wide soft brush to apply a generous even coat of decoupage medium to the surface of one side of the house.
craftsforkids.com /projects/gingerbread_house.htm   (553 words)

  
 Make Your Own Gingerbread House
Making a Gingerbread House is a tradition that has been around for many years.
It was immortalized in the Grimm's fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel and Gingerbread dates back over 600 years when Lebkuchen (gingerbread) is first mentioned in old German documents.
There are hundreds of Gingerbread recipes online that you can make to create a very tasty, edible house.
www.kidsturncentral.com /holidays/christmas/gbhouse.htm   (307 words)

  
 Gingerbread House from Woodworks
House: Add Snow Tex to roof and window sill.
Glue four hearts down the left side of the house and six hearts down the right side.
Glue one 1" peppermint to top of house and two on bottom.
www.craftparts.com /projects/gingerbread_house.html   (283 words)

  
 Amazon.com: NordicWare German Gingerbread House Mold: Kitchen & Housewares   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Simplify the task of making a classic German gingerbread house with this NordicWare mold, which delivers a timeless design that you can amplify with your own decorations.
Simply add your favorite gingerbread recipe to the mold and relax, as the most difficult element of your gingerbread house bakes in the oven.
One side of the mould creates the front/back of the house and the roof panels (two bakings required); the other side makes the house's sides and chimney.
www.amazon.com /NordicWare-German-Gingerbread-House-Mold/dp/B0000UM05S   (752 words)

  
 Gingerbread House Recipe for Christmas With Complete Instructions and Template
Gingerbread houses are very popular during the holidays.
Using the dimensions in the Gingerbread House Drawing, cut out paper patterns for the walls, roof and chimney, and set aside.
Let the roofless house dry at least 30 minutes until the icing is firmly set.
www.texascooking.com /features/dec2001gingerbreadhouse.htm   (1216 words)

  
 How to Preserve a Gingerbread House - eHow.com
STEP 3: Put the gingerbread house in a warm room for at least 24 hours to dry out any ambient moisture it may have picked up in your house.
No matter how carefully you try to preserve your house, remember that it is an organic creation.
Gingerbread frosting tip - If you don't want to spend the money on a good decorating kit, use a zip-lock bag and snip the tip off of one of the corners.
www.ehow.com /how_11407_preserve-gingerbread-house.html   (321 words)

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