GINGERBREAD GOODNESS

CURATED BY CHARLIE FOX Gingerbread houses are the epitome of Christmas nostalgia for many and are a festive way for families to spend time together and creating these holidays.

For me, it is a family tradition to build a gingerbread house with my mum and sister and even though we are all apart this year, it is still on my Christmas to-do list to share the delicious magic and wonder the houses bring to those who have yet to encounter one! Here are a few products that make it all the easier.

Bake’n’build Lodge cast iron baking pans are ideal for baking bigger cookies

Citta, samba board

Groundwork

your house will likely be a centrepiece so using a stylish base helps to keep it safe while moving. Roll away a Citta beechwood rolling pin is a must to get even gingerbread pieces

Make it snow try an Apettio piping set to add the fi ner details like snow lined windows

Colour Coordinated Le Creuset stackable ramekins are perfect for mixing icing colours or sorting sweets

Building Blocks fi nd a template online, or design your own if you’re feeling creative, otherwise sets like the Avanti Gingerbread House set make things simple