The Great Gingerbread Baking Contest

Behold the results of the 23rd annual National Gingerbread House Competition, held on Monday in Asheville, North Carolina [via NYTNow]. The display opens to the public starting today (and closes Jan. 3), although there’s also a gingerbread hotline, (800) 413–5778, which I called and learned that people not staying at the resort are invited to view the houses starting Sunday afternoon.
Plus, here’s a brief history of gingerbread, with recipes.
Related: is anyone else watching “The Great British Baking Show”? What a great show! Season one streaming now on Netflix!