The Derosia Team

Father's day is this Sunday. Check out our latest blog posts for great gift ideas, fun stuff to do, delicious recipes, and more to make this Father's Day one to remember.  Knoxville Zoo is offering free admission to all dads! Buddy's BBQ is offering free desert of choice to all dads! Chili's is offering a 3 course meal complete with salad, entree, and desert for only $10! Hooters-buy any 10 wings and dad gets 10 boneless wings for free! Ruth's Chris Steak House is giving away a $25 gift card good for a future visit to all dads who dine in! Shoney's is offering a free slice of pie with adult meal purchase! Got little ones at home.....Check out these easy craft projects that Dad is sure to love!               Check out these great DIY gift ideas! Dad's sure love a good meal. Try this recipe that looks delicious enough to please the whole family! GARLICKY BOURBON CHICKEN! INGREDIENTS 2 lb. bone-in chicken thi...

Easter is a lovely time in the Smoky Mountains. Weather is warming, wildflowers are blooming, and activities are in abundance.  Easter Trivia: The date Easter falls on every year changes, because Easter falls on the 1st Sunday after the vernal equinox. (The Sunday after the 1st Full Moon after March 21st!)  Easter Happenings: River of Life Church of God: April 15th from 3-5 Egg Hunting, Face Painting, Crafts, Snacks, and Games Breakfast or Brunch with the Easter Bunny: April 15th  Old Mill Pottery House Cafe' and Grille Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny: April 15 @10 am Patriot Park Pigeon Forge Egg Hunt @ Greenbrier Campground: April 15 @ 2 pm Easter Bunny, Egg Hunt, Refreshments, and Snacks Gumstand Baptist Church: April 15 @ Noon Kodak United Methodist Church: April 7th from 7-8:30 Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt, Illusionist, goody bags, and prizes! Easter Craft: Make this adorable bunny using a paper plate, cotton balls,...

Merry Christmas Christmas time is a great time to celebrate friends, family, and the spirit of giving. A ravaging wildfire may have caused destruction in our area, but from this we see that the Christmas Spirit is alive and well in our area. So many local businesses, residents, and visitors have stepped up to make sure that everyone in our area has a very Merry Christmas and remembers the reason for the season! There are truly angels walking among us.  Check out this post for some fun activities to do with the family, yummy recipes, and a few options to enjoy Christmas dinner out on the town! Make a snow globe You'll need: a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid; a plastic figurine; waterproof glue; distilled water (you can also use boiled and cooled tap water); liquid glycerin (available at crafts stores); glitter. Let your child pick out the figure, then glue it inside the lid and let the glue dry. Fill the jar with water, a squirt of glycerin (it helps the glitte...

Farmer's Market What's better than locally raised, farm fresh produce? One of the best things about summer is the variety of delicious fruits and veggies available. Luckily, in Sevier County there are 4 Farmer's Markets to help you find the perfect items to complement your meal. Even better, you might even find a locally made gift for a friend or loved one. Read on to find out more about each of our wonderful Farmer's Markets.  Gatlinburg Farmer's Market is held on Saturdays at the Covered Bridge on Galdes Road from 8:30-12:00. Stop by to find fruits, nuts, berries, honey, jellies and jams, and vegetables. Also, find plants, baked goods, and health products. Every second Saturday includes live music, and every fourth Saturday features kid's activities. Check out their webpage for even more information:  Gatlinburg Farmer's Market Sevierville Farmer's Market is held on Fridays at the Bruce Street Gazebo from 9-1:30. Stop by to fresh bagel...

The Derosia Team would like to wish you and your family a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  Looking for some ideas to make your holiday brighter? Read below for activities to do with your family.  Games!  Oven Mitt Gift Reveal Hold a gift-opening relay race that adds a silly oven mitt challenge. The frenzy to unwrap boxes will be even more fun when the kids are slowed down by mitts Christmas Relay Race After indulging in all that hearty holiday food, get everyone moving by revamping the traditional “egg on a spoon” race! Balance PLASTIC, UNBREAKABLE ornaments on a spoon while running as fast as you can without dropping them. Crafts! Make some reindeer hand prints with the family! This would be a great way to keep your little one's footprints! Treats! Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip Author: A Food, Folks and Fun Original! Recipe type: Dessert Ingredients 1 8­ounce package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup brown s...