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Petite sweets

• Manly candles• Hounds & Harleys• Men who cook

A dozen cupcake ideas

Spice up any party

Specialdrinks Growing

greenEdible landscapes

A trend toward organic

True legendsWillingham & Central

High School stars

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30 Made in MaconA diff erent kind of candle –scents a man can appreciate.

52 Tattoos & Shih-TzusPerfection meets loving careat this north Macon pet salon.

62 Going organicFarmers respond to growingdemand for chemical-free food.

66 Edible landscapesYour yard: What you eat? Plantinga yard you can pile on a plate.

98 RoommatesTwo strangers. One 300 sq.ft. room.A recipe for potential disaster.

101 New You in the New YearThis special annual advertisingsection features advice forstarting fresh in 2012.

120 Cupcake crazedThe sweetheart of the sweet shop fi nds its place on center stage.

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74 A Collectible ChristmasLocal antiques lover Katherine “Kitty” Oliver shares her family mementos of holidays past.

95 On religionA special Christmas story:Creating new traditions.

holiday season

50 A moving experienceThree historic homes fi ndnew life in new locations.

96 What’s up downtownFeaturing new restaurants & expanded menus, big shows and free events.

downtown

112 Festive cocktailsLocal bartenders and restaurant owners whip up unique drinks to perk up any party.

118 Men who cookRay Yarbrough skips fi ne dining forfamily favorites and down-home dishes.

food & dining

10 Editorial • 12 Faces • 20 Bits & pieces • 28 Christmas trees • 33 Ovations: hot tickets calendar • 58 Sports Legends • 111 For the love of food • 124 Entertaining • 126 Dining guide • 128 Last bite

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