Dollywood has been known for its unique food offerings steeped in southern flair. Its signature item isn’t traditionally savory like some southern dishes but it is slap your mama good. What am I talking about? The four sections of pull apart gooey goodness that makes people flock to the Dollywood’s Grist Mill. Dollywood’s Cinnamon [...]
I can pretend to need an excuse to talk about ice cream (National Ice Cream Day is always the third Sunday in July—which means THIS weekend!), but between you, me and everyone who knows me—I don’t need an excuse. I love ice cream. And, they say you talk about what occupies your thoughts, [...]
The days are warmer and the barbecue aroma is wafting throughout the Great Smoky Mountains. It is among my favorite times of year. Dollywood has great barbecue at Hickory House and the side porch to Miss Lillian’s but in the spring they tie it together with Bluegrass and really kick it up a notch. [...]
Ah, it is springtime in the Smokies and time for Festival of Nations at Dollywood. It is one of my family’s favorite times to go to the park to enjoy the entertainment from around the world but we all also love the Food. They always whip up some international inspired foods to celebrate the festival. [...]
My family and I love to go off the beaten tourist path and to check out the local haunts to grab a bite to eat when we are on vacation. The Great Smoky Mountains may not be your first thought of a culinary mecca but there is a great variety of locally owned joints [...]
I looked over my notes one more time. My vote would be the tie-breaker. This girls’ weekend in the Smoky Mountains was full of promise—three nights with good friends AND three nights without wife/mom responsibilities. This decision is BIG: resort stay or luxury cabin for our home base? One of my friends argues that [...]
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