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Cookie Sheet

Saturday, November 1, 2008

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As you begin to think about baking for the holidays, let us tempt you with a few new ideas. These are some variations on old favorites, and one old favorite for those of you who have lost the well-loved marshmallow cr?me fudge recipe. They are all fabulous, easy and sure to please your guest and [...]

The Chefs who Came to Dinner

Saturday, November 1, 2008

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At Thanksgiving, everyone in my family brings a dish to share. Aunt Linda makes sweet potato casserole, Cousin Lori brings a pot of green beans, Nana cooks the turkey and Aunt Pat bakes a pumpkin pie. A meal full of traditional favorites is nice but what if you wanted something a little different this year? [...]

Online Wine

Saturday, November 1, 2008

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Click it and Sip It

Saturday, November 1, 2008

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A glass of wine is like a book. It can transport you to a different place and time. You want to talk about it with your friends. And you’re always on the lookout for a new one that’s out of the ordinary.So why isn’t there an Amazon.com for wine?   In fact, there is. Retail Web sites [...]

High-tech Hearts

Saturday, July 12, 2008

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Medical Center’s new heart institute offers latest treatments By Skippy Davis The Georgia Heart Center now hangs its hat in the new Albert L. Luce Jr. Heart Institute, the latest addition — and the largest one ever — built by The Medical Center of Central Georgia. The $60 million heart tower houses an additional $25 million to $30 [...]

Comfort Care

Saturday, July 12, 2008

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Hospice offering comfort and overcoming misconceptions By Mary-Frances Burt Jim Scheiman held his daughter, Ashley, in his arms and listened to her breathing. The 4-year-old had insisted he hold her until she fell asleep. Jim was tired, but he knew his job would take him out of town again. He did not know if Ashley would be [...]

Curry Events

Saturday, July 12, 2008

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Indian dishes now on Macon’s menu By Dan Maley It’s a mixture of a hundred spices – cumin, mustard seed, fenugreek, ginger and saffron, to name a few. Some don’t even have names in English. The smell makes your head swim with images of sari-clad women and the Taj Mahal shimmering in a steamy sunset. And, if you have an [...]

Smart Starts

Saturday, July 12, 2008

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Company assists first-time buyers in homebuying process By Lisa Pritchard Mayfield Buying a home can be a daunting experience, particularly in today’s roller-coaster mortgage crisis atmosphere. But understanding the mortgage process can go a long way toward making individuals more comfortable with the procedure and the mortgage application itself. That’s where companies such as HomeFirst, of Macon, [...]

Paned Expressions

Saturday, July 12, 2008

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Custom glass adds class, color and privacy to any home By Kim Zachman Robert Bump of Benchmark Homebuilders in Warner Robins installs custom-made stained glass for the front doors, sidelights and transoms in every house he builds. In spite of the ready availability of decorative-glass doors from home-improvement retailers, Bump believes the custom entryways make the homes more [...]

Out back in style

Saturday, July 12, 2008

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New products make for chic patios and porches By Kim Zachman According to census figures, nearly $8.7 billion was spent on remodeling porches, terraces, decks and patios in 2006. A recent survey by the National Association of Home Builders revealed that a patio or deck is one of the top three “must haves” requested by new homebuyers. [...]