A traditional tableau ("Most Optional for a Jewish Parent") is set out by John Gardner in this "Most Feng Shui" creation.  A light dusting of powdered sugar indicates snow on the rooftop.  A foreground candy cane with yellow candy attached illuminates the path to the front door,  with a marshmallow snowman watching all who pass by.  Off to the side, a Christmas tree is decorated with frosting ornaments while frosting-coated marshmallow presents await an eager opening.  

"Rookie of the Year" Deb Bouchard recreated the House of the Rising Sun, complete with bright yellow frosting sun.  The dice on the roof ("Most Likely to Lead to a Poor Hand of Yahtzee") show what some marshmallows and a black pen can achieve. The other view displays the festive green and red fanlights above the windows, with a minimalist yellow doorknob drawing attention to the door and inviting entrance ("Most Corrupting").

  Santa faceplants in front of this house (drat, that picture didn't come out!), in this "Scariest" and "Most Crippling" creation by Kim and Katy Johnson.  Green frosting highights the windows, with multicolored candy lights  along the roofline screaming out "Most Likely to Inspire House Repairs."  Green sugar crystals cover the roof, adding a special sparkle that stands out prominently. 

Nibble nibble mouskin, noone's nibblin' at my houskin, is the name of this creation by Erica Cleary.  This witch lives in Hansel and Gretel's forest, however unlike her clever neighbor, she is unclear on the concept of what children like.  Lowfat Wheat Thins shingle the roof, lima beans ("Most Likely to Frighten Small Children") form the walkway and wasabi peas ("Most Wasabilicious") add to the landscaping (especially visible here).   Peas and carrots ("Most Kind to Animals") trim the house, and Chex and red frosting define the still-unused child-roasting oven in back.

  Sarah and Gabe Morgan's house is "Most Likely to Make Your Skin Crawl."  Giant, house-sized lizards, fireflies, spiders, and frogs roam the grounds ("Most in Need of an Exterminator") surrounding this creation.  Green frosting and green sprinkles denote a lush lawn in front; in back is more lawn, as well as a Grape Nuts gravel path ("Best Landscape") that's home to the resident snake.  Froot Loops colorfully decorate one wall, while the main entrance uses gum drops to brightly set off the front door.

Still not enough?

Have you seen any good gingerbread houses on the net? Let me know and I'll post a picture here for all to see.

Last updated: Sunday, December 30, 2007