Gingerbread
man
Run, run, as fast as you can,
You can’t catch me,
I’m the Gingerbread man.
While scrutinising the online shelves the other day, looking for something different, I chanced upon a gingerbread man, one of the joys of (my) childhood. I was intrigued, so ordered one.
The little man came wrapped in tissue paper in his own cardboard coffin, for want of a better word (!) The box lid has a line illustration that just begs to be coloured in.
He was beautifully iced, with a wonderfully cheery smile, and holding a colourful bunch of flowers. He was created by Biscuiteers, a company new to me, but apparently a household name since its inception in 2007.
The company offers an alternative to flowers and chocolates as gift options for birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations. There are themed biscuits, gift hampers, icing workshops, afternoon tea events, corporate gifts, and many more imaginative outlets. All their goods are handmade and therefore unique.
The Biscuiteers website is colourful and attractive. The merchandise is not cheap, but considering the work that goes into each item, it is reasonably priced for something one would not consider an everyday purchase.
I have not eaten the gingerbread man – he is guaranteed to remain fresh for at least three months. He may be joined by a gingerbread friend for a couple of smaller relatives.
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DeleteHow could you eat him???? He's adorable!
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DeleteHe's much too sweet to eat!
ReplyDeleteHe is.
DeleteHe's the cutest gingerbread man I ever saw. I love the box design too.
ReplyDeleteIt's well designed.
DeleteYour gingerbread man sounds almost too charming to eat and it is lovely to know there is a company turning biscuits into such thoughtful, creative gifts.
ReplyDeleteThe founders of the company saw an opening in the market . . .
DeleteOh my, each gingerbread man should come with a plain one, as I could never bear to eat one with such a lovely smile.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I have no trouble biting off the heads of chocolate Easter bunnies, providing I close my eyes first...
Don't think, just munch.
DeleteHe's lovely!
ReplyDeleteI think I would have to eat his head first. That would wipe the smile from his face 😄
There's a dark side to you, JayCee! 🤣😂
DeleteA gingerbread man with a difference. Smaller relatives will be delighted
ReplyDeleteI hope so.
DeleteI would probably have a hard time eating him. He's just too cute.
ReplyDeleteHe is cute.
DeleteHe looks tasty but on the other hand he looks too pretty to eat. And once he is gone I'd say that box is something that I would say for a long time.
ReplyDeleteThe box could certainly become a keepsake for keeping keepsakes in . . . 😎
DeleteThat is some impressive icing!
ReplyDeleteSome people are very talented.
DeleteHe's lovely, and what a great idea.
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DeleteLovely
ReplyDeleteYum!
DeleteThe gingerbread man is adorable. I wouldn't have the restraint to not take a bite.
ReplyDeleteI have managed so far . . .😎
DeleteThat gingerbread man almost looks too good to eat, and what a gorgeous box (err, coffin) he arrived in! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's all so well designed and thought through.
DeleteWe had a box of plain biscuits to decorate ourselves from this company one Easter. The decorations and instructions were included in the box and all generations set to work. It was a lot of fun but the results were not very elegant! Your gingerbread man is a charmer and his flowers would be way beyond my icing skills.
ReplyDeleteI saw those kits advertised. Fun to try, but my efforts would not be praiseworthy!
DeleteI wouldn't run from that gingerbread man. I would honor him by eating him before he goes stale, in a special ceremony. Seriously, I loved the illustration from his..err, coffin.
ReplyDeleteI do like gingerbread.
DeleteI like the look of your gingerbread man, he has a lovely smile.
ReplyDeleteI also like the box he arrived in, such a nice design.
All the best Jan
Carefully done, isn't it?
DeleteI don't think I have ever seen a prettier gingerbread man! You're right, that box does beg to be colored. Thank you for the link, I am going to check that out right now.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your wander round their website. 😊
DeleteI remember the gingerbread ditty from my childhood. It was on one of the records that I had for my little record player and I remember singing along. Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteI could recite the story in my sleep, I'm sure.
DeleteHe looks so sweet. Please don't show him with a bite out of him.
ReplyDeleteNow you've planted the idea in my head . . . 😀
DeleteAh how lovely! Somebody did a really nice job decorating him. I don't think I'd be able to eat it!
ReplyDeleteHe's lovely, isn't he?
DeleteHe is far too good to be eaten ...... yet! The box is lovely too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he will be eaten . . . one day!
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