This week officially

starts the season of eating until you bust. For the next weeks, we'll

all be inundated with enough holiday goodies to make us start looking

for those Atkins Diet books starting in January. d

Lunch

at Culpepper House

The Culpepper House

in Senoia is now open for lunch every Saturday from 11:30-2:30, in addition

to previous Thursday and Friday lunch service. The menu includes specialty

teas and coffee, the "best scones this side of London," soups,

quiche, homemade breads, pasta salad, and exquisite desserts. The Culpepper

House, a bed-and-breakfast at 35 Broad Street, is also open seven days

a week for special events and groups of between 15 and 40 people with

food in an elegant setting at affordable prices. Call 770-599-8182 or

check out www.sutherne.com for more information.

Holiday

ever after

In the season

of hustle and bustle, many people are spending extra time in the kitchen

to make others' spirits bright. But as winter days shorten, finding time

to expand upon traditional holiday meals can be difficult.

Sweet

potatoes new and improved

Sweet

potatoes have moved way beyond the fat-loaded, overly sweet holiday

side dishes that were once their only claim to fame. Their power packed

nutrition profile, ease of preparation and naturally sweet taste have

landed them front and center for those of us who want healthy, delicious

foods that fit a lifestyle where more time is spent enjoying a meal

than preparing it.

Warm

up with savory onion soup

If

you have a warm spot for onion soup, here's a layer of onion tips and

facts about storing and handling that should help you get the most out

of the onions you cook with.

Warm

harvest themes

From

Thanksgiving through the new year, Americans are preparing for in-home

entertaining and dining. The overall goal: create a warm, comfortable

environment which allows guests to relax and enjoy.

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