One of my favorite things about traveling is trying new food. In Park City, Utah, I visited the Wasatch Brew Pub to try their Buffalo Burger and Loaded Mac & Cheese. Wasatch Brewing has two brew pubs – one in Salt Lake City and the other in Park City. Wasatch was the very first brewery in Utah, a state with very strict liquor laws and in 1988, Park City had its first brew pub with Wasatch. It’s located on Main Street, the main thoroughfare through Park City. There’s a [continue reading...]
Summer Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
Edited: This recipe for Summer Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette was originally posted in June 2016 and updated in June 2019. Summertime and the weather is warm, I want refreshing lemonade and summer salads. Lite crisp salads with loads of flavor. And no heavy dressings. This is the time for airy vinaigrettes. During a recent trip to Trader Joes, I found a box of organic apricots, a fruit I don’t see in the stores very often and also a fruit I feel is very underrated. I was inspired to create a [continue reading...]
The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks
Three years ago I took my first trip to Branson,Missouri for my in-laws 50th Wedding Anniversary. I was looking for a restaurant that was somewhat fancy but wasn’t too stiffy. I ended up finding Dobyn’s Dining Room at the Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks, just outside of town. (You can read that original post here) I absolutely loved it and had hoped someday I would return. When I found myself back in Branson just a few weeks ago, The Keeter Center was at the top of my list to [continue reading...]
Arnie’s Barn at Top of the Rock, Missouri
Top of the Rock is a name familiar with golfing fans. It is home to The Bass Pro Legends of Golf Tournament, a stop of the PGA Champions Tour. In addition to several courses designed by the likes of Tom Fazio, Gary Player, and Ben Crenshaw, there is a new course soon to come designed by Tiger Woods. Also on the property is the famous Big Cedar Lodge. The entire resort sits on the Missouri/Arkansas border, just outside Branson, and is owned by Johnny Morris, founder of Bass Pro Shops. The [continue reading...]
The Hughes Brothers Music Show – A Branson Must See
The World's Largest Performing Family The Hughes family has the distinction of being the world’s largest performing family. They (the Hughes brothers) have been performing together over 30 years and now have a show in Branson, Missouri at The Hughes Brothers Theater. The Hughes Music Show is a family event with four of the Hughes brothers, their wives, and children. To date there are over 30 children performing in each and every show. (note: there is a 5th brother that has performed in the past [continue reading...]
Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House – Branson, MO
I have heard about the famous tossed rolls in Branson, MO and I was very excited to visit a place where it was acceptable to throw food around. I visited the Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House with a group of 30. Our choices included fried catfish, a grilled chicken sandwich, a BBQ Beef Sandwich, or chicken fried steak. I so wanted a beef steak since this was a steakhouse, but….the chicken fried steak was quite delicious. We were also served the Awesome Blossom appetizer, and yes, it is [continue reading...]
Stone Castle Hotel Branson – Unique and Affordable
In 1992 there was a boom of tourism in Branson, Missouri thanks to a story that aired on the CBS News TV Magazine “60 Minutes”. At the time, there were 27 theatres with live shows, over 53,000 seats to fill, and the likes of Loretta Lynn, Mel Tillis, and Boxcar Willie performing regularly. Branson saw an average of 4 million visitors a year filling theater seats, eating at restaurants, and booking hotel rooms. The Stone Castle Hotel Branson was built by three brothers from Wisconsin as a direct [continue reading...]
Citricos at Walt Disney World
I was on the hunt for a restaurant at Walt Disney World to celebrate my birthday at, without having to shell out money for everyone in my party to have a park pass. Citricos was suggested to me at the Grand Floridian – more upscale than the Grand Floridian Cafe and significantly less formal than the uber expensive Victoria and Alberts. However, Citricos is considered to be an upscale Disney dining establishment. The menu is a mix of Tuscany , Rivera and Mediterranean dishes with a [continue reading...]
Titanic Museum Branson Murder Mystery
On the main strip in Branson, Missouri, there sits a big ship. A big ship with a black hull and familiar red smokestacks. History buffs will easily recognize the ship as a replica of the RMS Titanic, the famous ship that sank in the Atlantic Ocean 107 years ago after hitting an iceberg. The ship houses the Titanic Museum Branson. Some may remember the 1997 Hollywood blockbuster film, also called Titanic, a film that nearly grossed over $2.1 billion. No matter how you remember it, it’s a [continue reading...]
The Summer’s Best Sweet Corn Hummus Recipe
Sweet Corn Hummus. I mean, how could you possibly resist one of the tastiest vegetables of the summer season? Florida is just starting its summer season. It’s hot outside, the afternoons are bringing fierce thunderstorms, and the air conditioning has never felt better. We spend our days lounging by the pool (or sitting on the beach) and our evenings are spent in the backyard grilling up on the BBQ. As I bury my toes in the sand I think of all the veggies that make the summer season so [continue reading...]
