It’s December, which means the holiday season is in full swing—and with it comes the warm, cozy bustle of baking and decorating. Few traditions capture Christmas quite like decorating gingerbread ...

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Don’t judge a kit by the box. I built six gingerbread house kits to find the best one on the market. Icing consistency and pouch shape played a big part in the ease of assembly and ability to ...

Whether you’re gaga for gingerbread houses or a first-time builder, you likely have one thing that stands out as a priority when choosing a kit. Maybe it’s the flavor, or the simplicity, but whatever ...

Gingerbread houses are an age-old holiday tradition that have certainly stood the test of time. But if you’re not the type to bake your building materials yourself, deciding which kit to buy can be a ...

Gingerbread houses are good for two things: eating and ogling. And while it's fun to get a sugar rush from sloppy homemade concoctions, some gingerbread houses are just too beautiful ― or too weird ― ...

"Back Bay Bertha Saves Boston" By William Rawn Associates. (Courtesy Maia Erslev) What happens when you give heaps of sugar to a bunch of architects (and a few civilians) and ask them to solve climate ...

Dessert: This beautiful house will be a hit on your table, so much so that your guests won't even dare to break it to eat it!

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