Cooking with Paula Deen_-_November 2019

2019 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER COOKING WITH PAULA DEEN 74

Fo odie Favorite At tractio ns

One of the most iconic spots in Branson, Silver Dollar
City (silverdollarcity.com) is an 1880s-style theme park

that is as unique as it is fun. Guests of all ages can enjoy

live shows and concerts, craftsmen demonstrating their

arts, unique shops and boutiques, thrilling roller coasters,
rides, and attractions, and an abundance of tasty cuisine.

Th e Southern hospitality begins with the smiling

faces of staff members dressed in period costumes and
delights the senses with indulgent aromas wafting from

restaurants and food stands. You can order hash from

a stand selling it straight from a big, sizzling cast-iron

skillet, grab a bag of confections made by the park’s
on-site candymakers, indulge in the heavenly Cinnamon

Bread at Sullivan’s Mill, or sit down for a family meal at

one of the full-service restaurants.

But nothing compares to the magic of Silver Dollar
City during the holidays. Celebrated from November

through December, the park’s festivities are illuminated

with 6.5 million colorful twinkling lights that set the park

aglow. Cozy up with hot chocolate or wassail on a train
ride through the park, see the festive nightly parade,

watch a live holiday musical, or choose some special new

ornaments, and you’ll leave this popular park fully in the
Christmas spirit.

Th e Showboat Branson Belle (silverdollarcity

.com/showboat-branson) is another great family-

friendly attraction to discover, and it, too, goes all out
for the season. Guests board the steamboat and cruise

around gorgeous Table Rock Lake while watching a

musical show and enjoying a tasty three-course meal.

With delicious dishes and holiday performances, this
entertaining experience is one you won’t soon forget.

Go o d Eating in th e Oz arks

BREAKFAST
Nothing warms you up on a cold fall or winter morning

quite like a cup of coff ee and a classic, comforting

Silver Dollar

City

Showboat

Branson Belle

Showboat

Branson

Belle

Devil’s Pool

breakfast, and you’ll be glad you got yours at Devil’s

Pool restaurant at Big Cedar Lodge (bigcedar.com/dining

/devils-pool/). Find a table by the roaring fi re and order

Th e Missourian, with two eggs, your choice of breakfast

meat, skillet potatoes, and a fl uff y buttermilk biscuit for a

morning meal full of country cookin’ charm.