Photos Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
‘Tis the season for gifts, snow angels, singing carols and of course, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s annual Gingerbread Spectacular. This year’s theme “Spirit of Giving” has been named in honor of the hotel’s Community Footprints partners: Surfers Healing, Friends of Orange County’s Homeless Pets, Canine Companions for Independence, Socks for Heroes, Mission San Juan Capistrano, Orange County Rescue Mission, Olive Crest, Operation Helping Hands, and Second Harvest Food Bank.
On display until December 31, 2013, the entirely edible gingerbread showcase was created by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s Executive Pastry Chef Brian Sundeen, Assistant Pastry Chef Daniel Dominguez and the resort’s pastry team. It took them over 1,600 hours to build the extravagant holiday display that features popcorn, pretzels, cookies, crackers, cereal, Rice Krispy treats, graham crackers, chocolate, and lots and lots of candy.
