Article Photos: Gingerbread houses go pro in holiday displays



  This Nov. 30, 2012 photo shows Emile Castillo, center, an executive chef at Le Parker Meridien hotel, standing by his gingerbread creation "The Hurri-CANE" at his hotel in New York. The landmark-inspired creation of a toppled hi-rise crane from hurricane Sandy, is being exhibited in the hotel's lobby with other over-the-top gingerbread houses from city restaurants. The annual display will benefit City Harvest, a food rescue organization for feeding the needy. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

This Nov. 30, 2012 photo shows Emile Castillo, center, an executive chef at Le Parker Meridien hotel, standing by his gingerbread creation "The Hurri-CANE" at his hotel in New York. The landmark-inspired creation of a toppled hi-rise crane from hurricane Sandy, is being exhibited in the hotel's lobby with other over-the-top gingerbread houses from city restaurants. The annual display will benefit City Harvest, a food rescue organization for feeding the needy. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)