Gingerbread houses invade Halloween in Food Network competition

By Andrew Warren TV Media

It seems that gingerbread isn’t just for the holiday season anymore. Of course, the sweet and snappy treat can be enjoyed at any time of the year, but gingerbread houses with their elaborate decorations and cookies accented with royal icing really do scream “Christmas.”

Well, Food Network’s been challenging ginger-based norms all month with “Haunted Gingerbread Showdown,” which has been airing on Sunday evenings. Nine of the nation’s best gingerbread artists have spent the past three weeks tackling deviously difficult challenges, and it all comes to a head when the three top competitors finally face off in the com- petition’s finale right before Halloween, on Sunday, Oct. 28.

Cookbook author and “SemiHomemade Cooking” host Sandra Lee oversees the spooky competition, which has been terrifyingly intense so far. Over the past three weeks, the competitors have been tasked with baking gingerbread creations to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic 1988 film “Beetlejuice,” putting together a delicious party that’s filled with gingerbread ghouls, ghosts and their spooky friends, and building a haunted theme park complete with spine-chilling rides and attractions. All made out of gingerbread, of course, with candy and icing adding color and detail to the creations.

For the three bakers who have made it to the finale, the challenge that awaits them must be as terrifying as the other competitors. Some very special Halloween fans join judges Jamika Pessoa (“Food Network Star”) and Jason Smith (“Best Baker in America”) for their final baking task, in which Lee challenges the contestants to create the ultimate Halloweenthemed gingerbread house. At stake is $25,000 for the winner, not to mention the bragging rights that come from beating such talented bakers.

Gingerbread houses are a classic Christmas treat, but there’s really no reason that buildings made out of sweet cookies can’t be enjoyed at other times of the year. After all, Halloween is all about sugary delights and incredible decorations, so join Sandra Lee in the conclusion of “Haunted Gingerbread Showdown,” airing Sunday, Oct. 28.

Sunday, Oct. 28

Noon (8) WDSE Around the Farm Table Inga explores the farm-to-table movement along the Lake Superior shore in Ashland.

1:00 p.m. (9) KAWE Lidia’s Kitchen

Monday, Oct. 29

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Tuesday, Oct. 30

11:30 a.m. (9) KAWE Sara’s Weeknight Meals Sara makes a California roll, and cooks peppery vegetarian rice with Grace Young. (N)

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Thursday, Nov. 1

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Friday, Nov. 2

12:30 p.m. (9) KAWE Food Over 50 Fish like salmon and mackerel are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids.

1:00 p.m. (11) KARE The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues.

Saturday, Nov. 3

6:00 a.m. TRAV Food Paradise These Southern-inspired spots are crushing country cooking across the US.

7:00 a.m. TRAV Food Paradise Triplewide Cajun country pork chop stacked sky-high of piggy perfection.

7:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Taste of Malaysia

With Martin Yan The Peranakan community in Malaysia unites Chinese and Malay (Baba Nyonya) cultures.

8:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Simply Ming TRAV Food Paradise These restaurants prove that good food is even greater when it comes in a tasty package.

8:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Moveable Feast With Fine Cooking (N)

9:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Martha Bakes

A&E Food Quest The hosts take viewers on epicurean adventures like no others.

TRAV Bizarre Foods: Delicious

Destinations Andrew showcases the flavorful fusions of the island paradise of Mauritius.

9:30 a.m. (2) KTCA How to Cook Well

With Rory O’Connell Salad of coolea cheese with apple syrup and braised beef with oysters are served.

TRAV Bizarre Foods: Delicious

Destinations Andrew takes a culinary tour of the Dominican Republic; roast pig; fried dough pockets.

10:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Pati’s Mexican Table (N)

TRAV Bizarre Foods: Delicious

Destinations Andrew explores the food of Boston, Massachusetts, including clam chowder.

10:30 a.m. (2) KTCA New Orleans Cooking With Kevin Belton Seafood Gumbo; Corn Maque Choux; Beignets.

TRAV Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations

11:00 a.m. (2) KTCA Jacques Pépin: More Fast Food My Way Jacques uses local blue cheese to make mini savoury cheesecakes on arugula.

11:30 a.m. (2) KTCA Lidia’s Kitchen (N) Noon (2) KTCA Sara’s Weeknight Meals Sara makes a California roll, and cooks peppery vegetarian rice with Grace Young. (N)

12:30 p.m. (2) KTCA America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated Host Julia Collin Davison shows Bridget Lancaster how to make a Korean rice bowl.

1:00 p.m. (2) KTCA Cook’s Country From America’s Test Kitchen Tennessee pulled turkey sandwiches and Eastern North Carolina fish stew are made. (N)

1:30 p.m. (2) KTCA Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Chicken couscous and chickpea and harissa soup are made. (N)

2:30 p.m. (8) WDSE Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Milk Street is a multimedia, instructional food preparation organization.

3:00 p.m. (8) WDSE America’s Test Kitchen From Cook’s Illustrated Kitchen experts offer cooking tips, techniques, product evaluations and demonstrations.

Brainerd Daily Dispatch, MN: Food Oct 28, 2018 to Nov 3, 2018

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