tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post7039073950590811481..comments2024-03-19T14:35:15.841+11:00Comments on Green Gourmet Giraffe: How to make a gingerbread houseJohanna GGGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-22343191720453123382014-01-07T06:22:24.658+11:002014-01-07T06:22:24.658+11:00Wow, i've always wanted to make one of these, ...Wow, i've always wanted to make one of these, they look so yummy and cool, and the kids would love it....Thanks for sharing the recipe...<br /><br />Simonplasterers bristolhttp://www.sptplastering.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-80178553752280174432014-01-06T00:07:21.743+11:002014-01-06T00:07:21.743+11:00Thanks Catherine - I was really worried about the ...Thanks Catherine - I was really worried about the roof esp as it has a slight droop to it but it held together by some miracle - though I like the sound of the sugar shack :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-9277371250440583892014-01-06T00:06:04.157+11:002014-01-06T00:06:04.157+11:00Thanks Lorraine - I think trimming the house sound...Thanks Lorraine - I think trimming the house sounds like a great idea - I was just a bit flustered by the time I baked it to do much more and I think trimming it when warm is easierJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-72334628844876252142014-01-06T00:05:13.952+11:002014-01-06T00:05:13.952+11:00Thanks Cindy - never say neverThanks Cindy - never say neverJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-52373996832317005942014-01-06T00:04:56.009+11:002014-01-06T00:04:56.009+11:00Thanks Brydie - yep lots of work and lots of pleas...Thanks Brydie - yep lots of work and lots of pleasure too - well worth it - am sure you would have a ball doing this with your kids Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-37518854409673288002014-01-06T00:03:47.799+11:002014-01-06T00:03:47.799+11:00thanks ms ihua - I think I have seen your hallowee...thanks ms ihua - I think I have seen your halloween one and been amazed so thank youJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-34558989280703154552014-01-06T00:03:15.288+11:002014-01-06T00:03:15.288+11:00Thanks objects of whimsy - I am sure Sylvia would ...Thanks objects of whimsy - I am sure Sylvia would take over next year if I let her :-) I agree making my first house is a huge hurdle and it would be easier the next time but I think that it is a hard one because they don't get made often - which is where blog notes helpJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-31889909932894960552014-01-06T00:01:21.003+11:002014-01-06T00:01:21.003+11:00Thanks JoanneThanks JoanneJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-15090401758131694212014-01-06T00:01:10.764+11:002014-01-06T00:01:10.764+11:00Thanks Kari - I made copious notes in case I ever ...Thanks Kari - I made copious notes in case I ever try this again so remind myself of the problems I might face and some of the solutions. Decorating was the best fun but I can't believe how many jubes we bought and we still could have used moreJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-77627025529280154112014-01-06T00:00:11.481+11:002014-01-06T00:00:11.481+11:00Thanks Cass - that is weird - I have a favourite g...Thanks Cass - that is weird - I have a favourite gingerbread recipe I wanted to use but I just wasn't sure if it would hold up ok so I used one that was for a gingerbread houseJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-16778643671910232542014-01-05T23:59:15.174+11:002014-01-05T23:59:15.174+11:00Thanks Ricki - I hope you do get some rest and yes...Thanks Ricki - I hope you do get some rest and yes Sylvia was so excited about the house - probably extended the excitment that we made it in installmentsJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-31066792190874882082014-01-05T23:58:26.666+11:002014-01-05T23:58:26.666+11:00Thanks Veganopoulous - a gingerbread pinata sounds...Thanks Veganopoulous - a gingerbread pinata sounds like such fun - sylvia is full of plans for her birthday cake (ages away) and this week decided it would be a gingerbread house - good luck with making your autumnal one - I've seen some cool halloween gingerbread housesJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-51473792068127622942014-01-05T23:57:18.807+11:002014-01-05T23:57:18.807+11:00Thanks Kate - I WAS reduced to a quivering mess a ...Thanks Kate - I WAS reduced to a quivering mess a few times - hence I was pleased I got through - once I made the dough I just had to keep going and luckily had enough else on to distract me from worrying too much :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-40240147342814732992014-01-05T23:54:33.858+11:002014-01-05T23:54:33.858+11:00Thanks Nayna - yes have included link - have left ...Thanks Nayna - yes have included link - have left you comment on your blog so hopefully you have seen it - pleased to be part of your party - so much good food there! Will just add the badge to this postJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-43803175775936776692014-01-05T23:53:31.649+11:002014-01-05T23:53:31.649+11:00Thanks Cakelaw - I saw plenty of flaws but still w...Thanks Cakelaw - I saw plenty of flaws but still was pleasedJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-19028354869723766902014-01-05T23:53:04.795+11:002014-01-05T23:53:04.795+11:00thanks Yummy Cthanks Yummy CJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-21801497114921562892014-01-05T23:52:53.896+11:002014-01-05T23:52:53.896+11:00aww thanks emmaaww thanks emmaJohanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-71373110984566798972014-01-05T23:52:31.994+11:002014-01-05T23:52:31.994+11:00Thanks Nupur - a graham crackers house sounds cut...Thanks Nupur - a graham crackers house sounds cute and good for your sanity :-)Johanna GGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08594201473931487490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-27472864272833095842014-01-02T00:50:35.003+11:002014-01-02T00:50:35.003+11:00Wow! I tried to do a gingerbread house a few year...Wow! I tried to do a gingerbread house a few years ago, but could not keep the roof on - I wound up making more of a gingerbread lean-to (also known as the Sugar Shack). This looks far more impressive!Catherinehttp://www.catescates.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-26171920013871948032014-01-01T16:58:04.805+11:002014-01-01T16:58:04.805+11:00Very cute gingerbread house and Charlie's orig...Very cute gingerbread house and Charlie's original was stunning too! I find trimming the house once baked really useful to make sure that the house stands sturdily as the cookie does spread a little. You did a splendid job! Happy New Year :DLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-41563292429677193352014-01-01T15:52:17.630+11:002014-01-01T15:52:17.630+11:00What a project! More than I'd be willing to ta...What a project! More than I'd be willing to take on. The end result looks stunning.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07147906610629741961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-13190147394165757962014-01-01T14:38:12.285+11:002014-01-01T14:38:12.285+11:00Maybe next year Johanna, maybe next year. They def...Maybe next year Johanna, maybe next year. They definitely look impressive, and you can tell there is a huuuuge amount of work in there ( a whole weeks worth!)cityhippyfarmgirlhttp://cityhippyfarmgirl.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-43859809846669621022014-01-01T11:34:53.739+11:002014-01-01T11:34:53.739+11:00Having attempted a version of this for our Hallowe...Having attempted a version of this for our Halloween one year, I can truly say yours is superb!!! Well done and I could never do this! Have a very lovely 2014!!msihuahttp://msihua.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-63551750113197231782014-01-01T09:18:30.630+11:002014-01-01T09:18:30.630+11:00Looks really lovely and might become a christmas t...Looks really lovely and might become a christmas tradition in your house. Youve gotten over the first really big hurdle and I suspect that it would get easier each year as you develop your own technique. That would definitely make the board purchase worthwhile. It would be a nice addition to your blog posting to document the process and it sounds like Sylvie would be more than willing to take over the reins when she got older.objects of whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789303258794066458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742756814967464811.post-76422683604350444302014-01-01T00:18:04.686+11:002014-01-01T00:18:04.686+11:00I am SO impressed by your gingerbread house!!I am SO impressed by your gingerbread house!!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.com