A lean tasty version of one of my favorite Smoky Mountain discoveries, conveniently made in a slow cooker. Only 6 Weight Watchers PointsPlus! [Read more…]
Slow Cooker Brunswick Stew: Taking a stab at one of my favorite Carolina dishes
A Culinary Day Trip To Gatlinburg, Tennessee
A review of our culinary day trip to Gatlinburg, including a fabulous jam and jelly shop, an excellent cafe, and the annual winter chili cook-off. [Read more…]
Blues, Brews, and Birds — Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken in Chattanooga
A review of Champy’s Famous Fried Chicken in Chattanooga, Tennessee — incredible fried catfish and excellent southern fried chicken. [Read more…]
Sampling Carolina style BBQ at the Dillsboro Smokehouse
Our review of the Dillsboro Smokehouse, located in an adorable historic North Carolina town located at the base of the Smoky Mountains. [Read more…]
The Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine Distillery–Drinkin’ Across Tennessee, Part 3
A trip to the Gatlinburg’s Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery–the first legal moonshine distillery in Tennessee! Not as nice or elaborate as our previous tours of Jack Daniels and Maker’s Mark, but if you’re in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area or Great Smoky Mountains National Park, it is worth stopping by and reading about the cultural and historical importance of moonshine to the region and getting a few free tastes while you’re there! [Read more…]
Eating in Wears Valley, Tennessee — Or trying to, at least!
Wears Valley, Tennessee is a beautiful place to stay if you want to visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but other than a road-side stand called the “Smokin’ Pig BBQ”, the eating options in town are few and far between. [Read more…]
