Monthly Archives: January 2016

Coconut-Pecan-Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

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We just found a way to make chocolate chip cookies even more addictive! This recipe was a hit with our guests—and, we have to admit, we ate our share too. Coconut-Pecan-Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes about 4 dozen 1     cup coconut oil ¾    cup brown sugar, packed ¾    cup sugar 1     tsp. vanilla extract 2     eggs 2 ½ cups flour 1     tsp. baking soda 1     tsp. salt 2     cups chocolate chips ½    cup unsweetened coconut flakes ½    cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350°. Cream … Continue reading →

North Georgia Candy Kitchen A Sweet Destination

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Where better than the alpine village of Helen, Georgia, to find Hansel and Gretel. The beloved storybook characters give their name to one of the sweetest places in the area: Hansel & Gretel Gourmet Candy Kitchen. (We count ourselves among its fans!) Photo courtesy of Hansel & Gretel Gourmet Candy Kitchen It’s hard not to feel like that proverbial kid in the candy store when you walk through the doors of this cute little shop. Sweet aromas waft through the air and a dizzying array of lusciousness tempts you. The shop, which was started in 1973 by David Jones and … Continue reading →

Plan A Romantic Escape to North Georgia Mountain Inn

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A stunning setting. Champagne. Massage for two. And all the time in the world to get cozy and comfy. Isn’t it time you left the hustle and bustle for a little one-on-one time for the two of you? Take advantage of our Winter Romance Package, and enjoy 24 hours of bliss—all at a special price. Nestled in the beautiful mountains of northeastern Georgia, Lucille’s offers the perfect setting to tune out the world and relax together. And better yet, we’ll take care of all the details! Arrive early for a 1:00 p.m. check-in. There will be chilled champagne and chocolate-covered … Continue reading →

Helen Georgia History Is Shades of Gold

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Years before visitors flocked to Helen Georgia for its Bavarian shops and restaurants, they came to get rich. It all began in 1828 when Frank Logan first discovered gold at Dukes Creek. Word spread quickly and soon the entire region, from the Nacoochee-Helen Valley west to Dahlonega, was wrapped up in the Great Georgia Gold Rush. Thousands of hopeful miners descended on our area in the early 1800’s in hopes of striking it rich—and for a while, many did. White’s County, where Lucille’s is located, was home to many of the wealthiest operations, including Loud’s Mine—reported to be the first … Continue reading →