This year's White House gingerbread house may appear to betray its supposed building materials, but judge not. The 350-pound Washington DC residence replica is coated completely in white chocolate. The underlying cookie construction has also been prepared with 30lbs of honey from the estate's own beehives.
Regardless of its ostentatious appearance, the 2010 White House gingerbread house serves up the "Simple Gifts" theme throughout. Featuring handmade interior design elements including a military appreciation tree and the First Family dog, this mouthwatering monument should probably be Obama's gift to me.
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The Delectable White House Gingerbread House
Trend Themes
1. Gourmet Gingerbread Houses - The trend of creating elaborate and detailed gingerbread houses has opened doors for confectioners to offer more sophisticated and gourmet options for different occasions.
2. Custom-made Confectionery Art - The rise of custom-made and intricate sugar art has created opportunities for confectionery professionals to offer unique and personalized options for corporate events and special occasions.
3. Sustainable Sweets - The use of locally sourced ingredients and eco-friendly packaging in confectionery products has become increasingly popular, providing a new way for businesses to appeal to customers with environmental concerns.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The confectionery industry can take advantage of the trend towards more gourmet and intricate gingerbread houses to offer new products for seasonal events and special occasions.
2. Event Planning - Custom-made confectionery art provides a new option for event planners to offer unique and personalized treats to clients for different events and celebrations.
3. Sustainability Consulting - The increasing demand for sustainable sweets presents an opportunity for businesses to provide consulting services to help confectioners source locally and use eco-friendly packaging for their products.