So, I have this kind of character flaw (endearing trait?) that involves undertaking helpful and exhaustive research to assist me in my bold endeavors…but not until after I have already jumped right in and made a mess that needs fixing.
And so it goes for my maiden attempt at gingerbread house making.
First, in my (sort of) defense, I must say that I do not hail from a gingerbread house tradition. Indeed, there were really no baking traditions of any kind in my upbringing. So, I never actually saw anyone make a gingerbread house before. And so, in my head, it seemed...
Wow! Delicate, crisp, tasty--everything you want in a pizzelle. You can roll them up when their still warm to make cones or cannoli shells.
NOTE: This recipe requires a specific piece of equipment, a pizzelle maker, which is like a waffle iron, but with a thin, decorative surface. You can find these in most kitchen stores or departments, as well as online.
Jamie Oliver is one of my heroes, so forgive me if I blatantly rip off his movement’s tagline. I so completely support his mission of improving the quality of food in schools, in stepping up everyone’s awareness of both real food nutrition and its impact on health, and imparting food prep skills to anyone who eats. There are detractors and critics, as there always will be, and to be sure, the delivery model of reality TV at times raises more questions than it answers, but for the size of audience alone and for taking on this important mission, I say, Go Jamie! ...
