Atlanta Bread Company Offers Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Entertaining.SMYRNA, Ga. -- While the holiday season is meant to be a time of joy and relaxation, the strain of baking and entertaining can make anyone frazzled. Atlanta Bread Company Atlanta Bread Company is a bakery/café that was originally established in 1993 from an Atlanta suburb of Sandy Springs, Georgia. In 1995, the company began franchising and expanding across the country. As of late 2003, over 160 locations in 24 states have opened up. wants to reduce that stress during the holidays by offering a few tips to those in search of ways to streamline entertaining and gift-giving. "Whether you are catering to a large group or preparing an intimate dinner for a select few, planning ahead and taking some time out for yourself is the key to relieving holiday anxiety," said Jennifer Madison, senior brand and communications manager for Atlanta Bread Company. * Plan ahead: At least a month before the season begins, look at your calendar and take stock of events you will be hosting or attending. Keep a notebook on hand and make lists of what you will need for entertaining at home or for the parties you will be attending. * Take inventory of your pantry: Cut out all of those last minute trips to the grocery store by taking account of what you have and the items you will need. Some products may have a short shelf-life, so don't forget to check the expiration date Expiration Date The day on which an options or futures contract is no longer valid and, therefore, ceases to exist. Notes: The expiration date for all listed stock options in the U.S. . * Set your menu in advance: By planning your menu ahead of time, you can prepare the side dishes side dish n. A dish served as an accompaniment to the main course. Noun 1. side dish - a dish that is served with, but is subordinate to, a main course entremets, side order and desserts one or two days prior so you don't spend all day in the kitchen. * Serve freshly baked breads from our home, not yours: Save time and crucial oven space by purchasing freshly baked bread from your local Bakery Cafe. Atlanta Bread Company offers seasonal bakery items, such as loaves loaves n. Plural of loaf1. loaves Noun the plural of loaf1 loaves loaf of Pumpkin Bread Pumpkin Bread is a type of moist quick bread made with pumpkins that is relatively involved to make, due to the fact that pumpkin must be cooked and softened before being used to make the bread. Frequent add-ins include nuts or raisins. , Cranberry cranberry, low creeping evergreen bog plant of the genus Oxycoccus of the family Ericaceae (heath family). Cranberries are considered by some botanists to belong to the blueberry genus Vaccinium. Orange Bread and Banana Nut Bread. * Ask for help: Invite a friend over to help you prepare before the gathering. Not only will this reduce your stress level but it will lighten the mood and make the experience more enjoyable. * Let others cook for you: For ease in planning the menu, buy already-prepared food or let us do the work for you! You may choose to pick one signature dish A signature dish is a recipe that identifies an individual chef. Ideally it should be unique and allow an informed gastronome to name the chef in a blind tasting. It can be thought of as the culinary equivalent of an artist finding their own style, or an author finding their own to make yourself, but don't feel guilty about buying the rest! |
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