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Jack Hatfield sat in the lobby of the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge signing copies of his new cookbook “Eatin’ with the Hatfields” and answering questions about his infamous Hatfield family. Invariably, the question arose of how he was related to the bunch to which he would reply, “I am the great-great grandson of the Devil himself.” ...

The Appalachian Bear Rescue Spring Festival promises two days filled with fun, food and music. Appalachian Bear Rescue celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year. Join the organization in celebration at the Spring Festival and enjoy local arts & crafts; great entertainment provided by the Smoky Mountains Songwriters Festival, Boogertown Gap and Appalachia Anna; and delicious food from Breads of Heaven ...

Your favorite edible plants are ones that taste good, have excellent nutritional value and look attractive for a long period of time. Basella rubra or red-stemmed Malabar spinach fits this description perfectly. As the tender lettuce leaves of springtime begin to turn tough and bitter, the adventurous culinary gardener can turn to this wonderful vine for a steady supply of ...

The University of Tennessee Sevier County Office will be offering Food Preservation Classes in May. Research based information will be shared and demonstrated on canning jelly, jam, pickles, fruits and vegetables. These classes are designed to encourage first time canners, as well as update information for experienced canners. These food preservation classes will be presented at the UT Extension Office ...

Jack Hatfield, author of the Hatfield clan cookbook “Eat’n with the Hatfields,” will hold a book signing event in Pigeon Forge. Have you ever wanted to eat with the Hatfields of the famous Hatfield-McCoy feud? Now is your chance. Jack Hatfield will be visiting Pigeon Forge on Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. ...

A new specialty foods store called Artisan Cheese and More held its official ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, April 11, 2016 and members of the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce were on hand to help celebrate. Artisan Cheese and More sells local to international cheeses, seasoned and candied nuts, jams, jellies, fruit butters, pickled relishes, mustards, hot soft Bavarian pretzels and ...

Gluten Free? What does that mean? It seems like everyone knows at least a few people who are no longer eating gluten. For many it is a choice, but for others it is a necessity. Celiac Disease (sometimes also called gluten intolerance) is an autoimmune disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 133 Americans. People with celiac disease have an ...

Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Spring kicks off a full season of events with the 2016 Gatlinburg Wine Fest Weekend. The Gatlinburg Wine Tour on Friday, April 8 and Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest on Saturday, April 9 offers wine aficionados a weekend of tasting the finest of Gatlinburg’s culinary fare and Tennessee wines. Gatlinburg Wine Tour is the perfect opportunity for ...

With construction complete, the first Zaxby’s restaurant in the city of Gatlinburg has opened in the Mountain Mall. A Southeast favorite for chicken fingers and wings, the new fast casual restaurant opened for business on February 29th, 2016. “We believe that this area is the perfect fit because of the great reputation that Zaxby’s already has in Tennessee but also ...

The production on small acreage has been increasing over the past few years. While a lot of information is out there, research and production information is constantly being updated and changed. The Profit & Production Small Farm Expo, conducted by the University of Tennessee Extension, is designed for farmers with limited land resources who strive to maximize their production potential. ...