The Joy of a Gingerbread House
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Of the many seasonal traditions that sweep our nation, few are as creative, delicious, and satisfying as building your very own gingerbread house. Whether you’re looking to create a simple table decoration or bake a tasty treat to nibble on, everyone can enjoy this holiday activity! THE ORIGINS OF GINGERBREAD Ginger was first cultivated in ancient China, then traded into medieval Europe. There, Europeans incorporated it into culinary traditions and used it to bake cookies into elaborate shapes and works of art, including figures of animals and people. The gingerbread house first appeared in the early 19th century in Germany. Although historians don’t know an exact date, it’s speculated that it gained popularity around the same time that “Hansel and Gretel,” the popular fairy tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm, was published. THE LARGEST GINGERBREAD HOUSE In 2013, the world record for the largest gingerbread house in the world was broken. The house, topping out at 21 feet and covering 2,520 square feet, was built by Traditions Golf Club in Bryan, Texas, to raise money for a local Level II trauma center. To construct the house, builders created a recipe that required 1,800 pounds of butter, 2,925 pounds of brown sugar, 7,200 eggs, 7,200 pounds of flour, 1,080 ounces of ground ginger, and a few additional ingredients. BUILD YOUR OWN! While you don’t have to challenge yourself to beat the Guinness World Record, you can still have fun creating your very own gingerbread village. Starting your gingerbread house from scratch can be a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy. Give the kids a chance to mix the ingredients, roll out the dough, and set out plenty of candies and frostings to use, and remember to have fun! If you’re looking for unique gingerbread house ideas, take a look at 20 gingerbread house ideas at TasteofHome.com/collection/ gingerbread-houses.
As a fifth-generation small business, we love nothing more than serving our community. Our goal is to always be efficient and effective in everything we do, especially when it comes to treating our customers’ items with care. When that level of service is extended to our fellow small business owners, we can’t help but feel honored to know they trust us to support them and their customers. More than six months ago, we learned that Manno Clothing and Tailoring has noticed this dedication and often recommends our cleaning services to their clients. We are honored to earn such a distinction. Being the kind business owner he is, Anthony Manno shared his experience and professional advice in a recent Google review. Anthony wrote, “The best in the dry-cleaning business. If you are in need of a reliable, efficient, and affordable dry cleaner, use Janet Davis. As the owner of a men’s clothing store, the maintenance of my clothing and the clothing of our clients is paramount. That’s why we only recommend Janet Davis to those in need of dry-cleaning services. Ask them about their pickup and drop-off service. It doesn’t get much more convenient than that!” As members of this community, we are proud to serve the customers Anthony and his Manno team send our way. We know many of the items we receive are cherished pieces of clothing his customers value, and we do all we can to ensure we honor their wishes and protect the stories associated with these pieces. This not only reflects on our business, but we are also holding the reputation of Manno Clothing and Tailoring in our capable hands. It’s not a situation we take lightly, and we’re proud to serve this community alongside Anthony and his team. If you have a specialty suit or tuxedo you need dry cleaned, bring it on down for a consultation. We will give you the best course of action and service, just as Anthony has promised we can.
Thank you for your kind words, Anthony!
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