Gingerbread for All Seasons (Abradale Books) [Hardcover]

Teresa Layman (Author), Randy O'Rourke (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Abradale Books | Publication Date: September 1, 2003

"Teresa Layman takes the gingerbread house beyond Christmas into other times of year with a garden, a baby buggy, and a little red school house among other creations-a delightful book." -Library Journal

Gingerbread-it's not just for Christmas anymore. Great for the novice and the advanced baker alike, Gingerbread for All Seasons includes 20 projects, with patterns that range from such simple shapes as snowflakes to more ambitious gingerbread masterpieces such as a haunted house for Halloween and a Victorian Christmas cottage. Step-by-step instructions, actual-size templates, and layout diagrams accompany each project.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Miniature houses are all the rage in decorating, with gingerbread houses inspired by Hansel and Gretel still a perennial favorite at Christmastime. Layman (Gingerbread: Things To Make and Bake, Abrams, 1992) takes the gingerbread house beyond Christmas into other times of the year with a garden, a little red schoolhouse, and a lighthouse among other confectionery creations. There are full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions for 15 projects, all completely edible. Roofs are made of Wheat Chex or almonds, and construction materials include marzipan clay and white chocolate clay. The temptation to nibble must be overpowering. A delightful book.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810982366
• ISBN-13: 978-0810982369
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,389,595 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book! A MUST HAVE!!, October 3, 1999

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Becky (MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gingerbread for All Seasons (Hardcover)

This is THE Best book I've come across on the subject of gingerbread house construction! (and I've read 8 of them!). The houses in the book are fabulous and really get the creative juices going! The pictures are great! There are clear instructions and patterns for each of the diffrent houses etc...I highly reccomended it!!!

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to start a family tradition!, January 9, 2000

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Thalia (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Gingerbread for All Seasons (Hardcover)

I abosolutely loved this book! I made three houses from this book with my two daughters. Gingerbread has become a holiday tradition for us and this book has great patterns. They are actual size which makes them easy to copy. I even organized a whole gingerbread village with my daugther's fourth grade class using patterns from this book and Teresa's first gingerbread book. We especially loved all of the accessory ideas in this book. The accessories such as trees, snowmen, toys, candies, walkways, lamposts, etc. really make a gingerbread house look magical! I hope Teresa comes out with more books because her ideas are terrific,creative and surprisingly easy!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely wonderful!, June 16, 2000

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This review is from: Gingerbread for All Seasons (Hardcover)

I am again very impressed by Theresa Layman. The gingerbread houses are just magical, not only because of the easy to use designs, but also because of the attention that has been paid to the details, which make every project just about perfect.

A lot of ideas, not only for Christmas (although I LOVE the Santa sleigh) each and every one just lovely. The directions are extended and clear. I cannot wait to make them all!