It’s safe to say that Cades Cove is one of the most spectacularly beautiful places on the planet. It’s only natural that people want to visit and take it all in, but what is there to do in Cades Cove, Tennessee? Whether you’re visiting for vacation time with the...
Authenticity is a word that gets thrown around a lot lately, especially in the culinary scene. Ever since the local food movement took off and eating green became the thing to do, people are craving “real” food that is simple, unprocessed, and has a story. They want...
Eating seasonally has always been a huge part of Appalachian heritage. It started thousands of years ago with the Native Americans who hunted and gathered in these hills, and it became a refined practice when they settled into villages where they grew the three...
Ramps appear in two of the dishes on our current menu, including the Braised Rabbit, which comes with pickled ramps, and the Wild Mushroom “Toast.” If you aren’t familiar with Appalachian cuisine, you might be wondering what on earth a ramp is. If you’re in the know,...
UPDATE: The Landing event space is completed! We are thrilled to share these photos from our Live on the Lawn Concert Series with you, and we look forward to hosting your next private event in our gorgeous new pavilion! Call 800.369.0111 ext. 3 for more information....
There are excellent places for bicycling all around Dancing Bear Lodge in Townsend, TN. The primary form of bicycling is road biking. While there are some mountain biking options, they are all on private land, as the National Park does not allow mountain bikes on any...
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow grits- NOT INSTANT3 cups milk3 cups heavy cream2 TBS kosher salt1 TBS white pepper1 tsp sugarParchment paperVegetable oil cooking spray4 eggs slightly beaten2 cups unbleached seasoned all-purpose flour2 cups seasoned bread crumbs2 cups...
Directions: Oven set to 350 degrees. Clean and cut 4 cups green beans then cut into 1-2 inch bite size pieces. Bring a pot a salted water to boil then quickly blanch beans for 1-2 minutes only, they should still have a nice crunch and immediately shock the beans in...
STUFFED SQUASH BLOSSOMS (YIELDS 12 BLOSSOMS) Directions: Set oven to 350 degreesClean 1 dozen large squash blossomsPick any shells from 1# Best quality fresh crab meatIn a bowl mix 1/8 cup fresh chopped tarragon, Zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 lime, 1 orange, ¼ cup best...
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro Chef Shelley Cooper brings a wealth of worldly experience to the table when it comes to fine cuisine. Today, she offers a recipe for a party-perfect snack: Butternut Squash, Burrata and Sage Crostini. Ingredients: 1 large Butternut...