Have some family-friendly Halloween fun with the kids this year. Get them in the kitchen with you and create these “creepy” treats to enjoy together or at your upcoming costume party. With the help of the Haygoods, we have assembled some scary creations in our lab (kitchen) that are sure to be a hit. You…
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Branson is home to more Veterans celebrations than anywhere in the country. An annual parade (for more than 80 years), reunions, special shows, and events that make Branson a unique destination. This month we are humbled to honor our Purple Heart Recipients with a special Branson.com Purple Heart event. This is an annual event that…
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February’s recipe comes to us from Patricia Presley of the Presleys’ Country Jubilee Show. Patricia is Gary Presley’s (Herkimer) wife. This is a great cake to make for all ages. It is so easy to assemble and make, but its presentation can be quite elegant. If you have little bakers at home they can certainly…
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This article refers to Christmas past. For Christmas present, please visit our current page for Christmas in Branson. Christmas day is just around the corner and one of the big activities in my house is baking that delicious, sugary treat for the Jolly Old Elf – Cookies! This month’s recipe comes to us from The…
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All over the great state of Texas you will find this shared at schools, churches, birthday parties, and even funerals. There is just something about cake that makes people happy no matter the circumstances. One form or another of this recipe has been passed down for generations. Tom Brett, the patriarch of the wonderful show…
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It’s almost Fall. Can you smell the pumpkin “everything” yet? I don’t know about the average person, but this time of year brings back the childhood memories. Memories of playing outside until the sun went down after school, but noticing that I needed a coat or sweater the closer it came for Mom’s yell to come…
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Are you a chowder lover? In the 18th Century a person would “layer” the chowder with the ingredients. A layer of onions. A layer of lean pork. A layer of fish, or clams. A layer of spices, and even a biscuit! I’ve learned something about people. They either “love”, or “hate” chowders. I’m not aware…
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When we asked the wonderful folks from Branson’s Dublin’s Irish Tenors and The Celtic Ladies if the cast had a favorite recipe from home we could share. They offered this recipe for a hearty Cottage Pie/Shepherd’s Pie for our visitors. It’s very easy to make and a perfect recipe to feed the entire family. Print Recipe Shepherd’s Pie…
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