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.
