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liuusion BaUfcJ TJoumal WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2006 The Home Journal’s DINNER TABLE Which state? Which state has "Live Free Or Die," as its motto and can boast of the world-famous Old Man of the Mountain? New Hampshire, of course. This week in the “Sea to Shining Sea” series, learn about some favorite dishes of New Hampshire, includ ing some from the Inns tucked away in the White Mountains. Page 2C. ?• ■pS'*, r Covered Dish Jean Rea comes up with some cov ered dishes that will be a good addition to any holiday gathering. Try her squash casse role, company aspara gus or “Busy Day” beef casserole. Page 3C. Faye is back Faye Jones is back with some recipes she promises will help you put on some weight dur ing the holidays (just in case you need some). Try her apricot salad, Bombay chicken curry, smoky salmon ball or chafing dish crab dip. Page 4C. Getting creative Dan McDonald gets creative in the kitchen, and whips up his own original version of straw berry shortcake. Page 4C. Pecan harvest The fall pecan har vest is in. Check out the gourmet recipes from the Georgia Pecan Commission, includ ing the Secret Agent Raspberry Bars. Page 4C. v. m * v Company coming? It’s time to try some new breakfast cas seroles and we’ve got some great ones, start ing with a French toast and sausage bake. Or try the apple puff omelet or the ham and hash brown casserole. You can’t miss with these combinations. Page SC. Chow down Chilly nights are great for chowders, whether you use clams, corn, ham, potatoes or even salmon. For some pen nywise but delicious supper ideas, see page 6C. 5 4 / If ~ ‘ m 'gEXBA jf fji t>j »- ** -• j 6 Mr 1 : . waraßM |f§ \ If . m * ——— — —-—— — n mrm Journal Charlotte Perkins ABOVE: Yvonne Edwards, right, plays her keyboard and sings Christmas carols with help from her daughter Meghan. RIGHT: In the kitchen, Sandra Cummings and Aeysha Butler, get the refreshments ready. pA * i*" Jf c - . 11j b 'Hr , it .1 Jy\V | vs ;■s%. | Visions of sugarplums, spiced tea Charlotte Perkins Journal Lifestyle Editor Sandra Morgan and Betty Hotchkiss, co-owners of the Front Porch Tea Room in downtown Perry opened the Food holiday season with a fes tive tea party Sunday after noon. Teapots full of steaming hot spiced tea were brought to each table and served in china cups. n — ‘ ' P' 1" FB jIS . aL,«ia mm I 1 L.* JUT -1 B I f M > * 11li 1 1L 1HK 4 as mJ .%ZaHf Joumal/Charlotte Perkins LEFT: Sandra Morgan, co-owner of the Front Porch, brings out a three-tiered tea try. MIDDLE: Becca Carty feels like a princess in her boa and dress-up hat provided by the hostesses. RIGHT: Madison Allen enjoys her spiced tea. Guests were treated to an array of sweet and savory treats, including chicken salad in miniature fillo shells, olives with cheese on toast square, chocolate dipped pretzel sticks, min ■KIHjE '‘HR! r •'! * *f~% > I* *►.. ;*{*. - * ■UP': ' 7 \ Jl§|^£ f 3g • v --v *r;'f * ' * "It pP 4 jA p j&w l ■; k i Ik iature fruit cakes, fudge, petits fours, date nut bread, cream cheese mints and several kinds of party sand wiches. There were also scones with lemon curd. SECTON c William and Becca Carty reach for the tea tray while their mom, Emily Carty and brother Jason watch. Refreshments at the Holiday Tea included treats just for children, such as open-faced pea nut butter sandwiches cut like gingerbread men and decorated with tiny choco late chips. Journal Charlotte Perkins Yvonne Edwards provided music on the keyboard and led the singing of Christmas carols. Madison Allen read “The Night Before Christmas.”