
Put apples into syrup and gently simmer until tender. Cook together on medium heat until candies are completely dissolved. In a saucepan, place water and cinnamon candies. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 1 hour or until done and set. Add cheese, meat, tomatoes, onion and green pepper. Line bottom of greased cast iron skillet with green chilies.

While in Gatlinburg, take the Sky Lift up the mountain to a long suspension bridge that touts beautiful views and rockers for relaxing. Being a country music fan, I enjoyed the Country Tonite Theater which featured lots of songs and costume changes. Surprisingly, the Pirates Show in Pigeon Forge was fabulous and with a stage that’s a real water lagoon and be prepared to see an amazing show. If you love the morning meal as I do but can’t drop everything for a mountain drive to Crockett’s for breakfast, included are a few mouth-watering recipes that give you a taste of the place.įor a fun trip, here are a few more must-dos and honorable mentions. Way back when, this traditional, spoon-like bread was served typically only on special occasions. In addition, a sweet corn pone with dried cranberries is served as a side to most items on the menu.

Then I add a spread of chunky, homemade, whole fruit preserves. My favorite way to eat biscuits is the way Mamma served them - split, buttered and then broiled until toasted and crispy around the edges. Big clumps of biscuit dough weren’t rolled out but were pulled and shaped by hand and then dropped into cast iron skillets. Back in those days, biscuits were born from necessity - women had to cook simply and quickly to prepare large amounts of food for hungry loggers. The giant biscuit really has nothing to do with a cat except for being as big as a cat’s head. I’m ready to travel over the mountain again for another Cathead.
