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Gingerbread: Things to Make and Bake

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If you like making gingerbread houses, this is the book for you. Absolutely beautiful designs, full patterns and clear directions. The great pictures give you a preview of the results and make it hard to decide which one to make first. The many details she put into her desings make everything extra special. I'm looking forward to trying them all, and am determined to buy the author's next book with designs!

I bought this book a couple of years ago and have thoroughly enjoyed it. There's lots of great stuff here, including an Easter basket with bunnies, a carousel, Noah's Ark, and a quilt shop. Lots of wonderful ideas -- you'll be making gingerbread all year 'round.

If you are serious about making Gingerbread houses, this is the book for you. The designs are wonderful and included in the book are full-sized patterns with which to copy on a photocopier for use. The only problem I have is deciding which house to make first!

This book proved to be a real inspiration to me! The pictures are beautiful! The best part is the gingerbread itself. It turned the perfect, even color every time. Please try the ideas in this wonderful guide. I'm sure it will inspire you to make your own designs!!!

I am new to gingerbread houses and this book is the best! I was lucky enough to have chosen this one as my first guide to gingerbread construction. I am absolutely hooked and hope to make projects for Valentines, Easter and on through the year. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. You won't be disappointed with this book!

Theresa Layman is truly an artist in gingerbread. Her book is the best gingerbread book I have ever read, and believe me, I've read many of them. What is especially nice is that she provides full size patterns and includes projects for the beginner and the more experienced baker. Her new book is just as good; she has given me many good ideas. If you are serious about baking gingerbread houses, this book will become your bible.

I purchased this book several years ago and have used it every holiday season (I make 3 villages using a total of 14 houses, most of which are from this book or the author's other one on the same subject). Of all the books on the market on the subject, this and the author's other book are by far the best. The house designs are great and with some imagination, you can customize them for any season. Rolling out the dough then freezing it helps alot when cutting the intricate details. I have also modified the patterns by removing some of the panes so the windows aren't as detailed yet still look nice. I would highly recommend this book!

There is no better Gingerbread Book on the market. It is worth seeking this out of print book out. Teresa Layman details projects and gives all the templates. She is amazing and has put together the best books on Gingerbread period!

i've looked at all the books I could find to teach me how to learn this great holiday tradition. this is the best. Great pictures, full size patterns, excellent instructions for the beginner or more experienced baker. A must-have. I've heard that there is another volume by the same author. I'll buy it without even looking based on this one.

Having purchased 4 different books for a Christmas project, this one is definitely my favorite. The pictures are wonderful and give you great ideas.