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Record-Breaking Gingerbread Houses

The Traditions Club Gingerbread House is the Biggest Ever Built

— December 12, 2013 — Lifestyle
If you ever need proof that everything truly is bigger in Texas, look no further than the Traditions Club Gingerbread House. This edible house is the size of an actual home and was recently given the Guinness World Record for being the largest gingerbread house ever built. The house was built much like a normal home in that it required a building permit to erect and was built on a solid foundation and features a wooden frame.

A total of 7,200 pounds of flour, 7,200 eggs, 3,000 pounds of brown sugar, 1,800 pounds of butter and 22,304 pieces of candy were used to bring this amazing gingerbread house to life. The Traditions Club, a golf club located in the city of Bryan in Texas, built the house to raise money St. Joseph Level II Trauma Center. So far the house has raised $150,000 via ticket admission ticket sales.
Trend Themes
1. Giant Edible Structures - There is a market for creating large-sized edible structures such as gingerbread houses for charity events and tourism purposes.
2. Edible Fundraising - Edible fundraising initiatives, such as building giant gingerbread houses, can be used to raise substantial amounts of money for charitable organizations.
3. High-demand for Unique Culinary Experiences - The popularity of unique culinary experiences such as visiting record-breaking edible structures can lead to potential business opportunities for restaurants and tourism companies.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hospitality companies, such as hotels and restaurants, can incorporate edible structures as a unique experience to offer their guests.
2. Tourism - Tourism companies can leverage the popularity of visiting record-breaking edible structures to increase attraction and profits.
3. Charitable Organizations - Charitable organizations can use edible fundraising initiatives like building giant gingerbread houses to attract donations and create buzz around their cause.
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