Author: Katelyn

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Gatlinburg, TN is definitely a spot where my husband and I love to travel to. We have been during all seasons and there is truly not a bad time to go. We got married up there almost 4 years ago during Christmas time in the snow and it was an absolute DREAM. I wish I could relive that day over and over.

While we are up there we love visiting our favorite restaurants while also trying some of the new ones as well. We will tour Gatlinburg but also venture to Pigeon Forge and Sevierville as well. Some of our favorite restaurants are The Apple Barn, The Old Mill, Loco Burro and The Donut Friar — because you must have donuts on vacation, right?

We also love going to all of the antiques stores up there… more to come on this topic later! If you like to go sight seeing, be sure to check out Cades Cove, Clingman’s Dome, The Sky Lift or some of the trails. It is such a beautiful city and there is always so much to do.

Heading to Gatlinburg, TN soon? I would love to chat with you more about places to eat and things to see while you are there! Feel free to reach out to me through social media.

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SALAD

3 cups of brussels sprouts, with the leaves taken off — blanched

1.5 cups raw brussel sprouts, sliced thin (I used the center part of the ones I took the leaves off) 

dried cranberries

mandarin oranges

bacon pieces 

SALAD DRESSING

sliced apple

1/3 cup olive oil

2 TBSP maple syrup

1.5 TBSP lemon juice 

2 tsp dijon mustard

2 TBSP apple cider vinegar 

1 small garlic clove, minced

salt + pepper

red pepper flakes

Let’s make the dressing —> in a mason jar combine olive oil, maple syrup, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, spices & minced garlic. Put the lid on and shake to blend everything together. To make the salad, blanch the brussels sprouts —> put the leaves in simmering water for 45 seconds, and then strain and put them in ice water. The color will be BEAUTIFUL! Next dry them off and add to a bowl. Top with sliced brussels sprouts, cranberries, oranges, apple slices and bacon — anything would be good in this salad — strawberries, raspberries, blackberries. Add the dressing & toss everything together. Top with shaved fresh parm, cracked black pepper & red pepper flakes.