TIP OF THE DAY: An Edible Centerpiece For Christmas
Flowers are lovely, of course. And arrangements of seasonal fruits and pine—lady apples, clove-studded oranges, pomegranates, pine cones and branches—have been our centerpiece of choice. But how about an edible centerpiece that becomes part of dessert? There’s nothing more charming than an old-fashioned gingerbread house as a holiday centerpiece. And if the gingerbread is top quality, it’s a joy to be part of the “demolition crew.” You can serve it at the end of a big holiday meal with ice cream—a much lighter choice than most cakes and pies. We have to give props to the creative bakers who’ve thought “outside the house” to produce these two gingerbread centerpieces. |
To grace your table, a gingerbread train. Photo courtesy Mackenzie Ltd. |
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They’re available from one of our our favorite gourmet food e-tailers, Mackenzie Ltd. If you enjoy looking at photos of luscious foods, you’ll devour every page of Mackenzie’s website. ALL ABOARD THE GINGERBREAD EXPRESS Destined to become a classic, this three-car gingerbread train (photo above) replaces the traditional gingerbread house with a whimsical choo choo. Entirely edible, the train is a memorable holiday centerpiece that will delight children and adults alike. If you know model train enthusiasts, it makes a delightful gift. It’s 21 inches long, $59.95, at MackenzieLtd.com. |
Gingerbread fantasy: a carousel. Photo courtesy Mackenzie Ltd. |
OR TAKE A SPIN ON THE GINGERBREAD CAROUSEL This stunning centerpiece is also 100% edible. It measures almost a foot tall and 15″ across. You can provide some optional old-fashioned carousel music during the dessert course. With an impressive amount of hand decoration, the gingerbread carousel is $149.95 at MackenzieLtd.com. |
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