Elizabeth Tower/ Big Ben is crafted with gingerbread in 2025 inspired by Josie’s trip to London. The construction gingerbread is baked and the pieces are cut using the CO2 laser after modifying on a 3D plan of Big Ben we found online. The edges were routered to make for a snug fit. Isomalt was used for the windows. The lights and bells were activated by … Continue reading Big Ben Gingerbread
Using gingerbread, CorelDRAW, aluminum molds, a CO2 laser and frosting, Josie crafts a gingerbread colosseum for our local Festival of Trees. Concrete Gingerbread Recipe INGREDIENTS (Adapted from a Serious Eats recipe. Five batches used to make this Colosseum.) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/8 tsp. kosher salt 1/3 plus 1 Tlbs. corn syrup 3 Tlbs. soft butter … Continue reading Gingerbread Colosseum
