A ton of years ago, there was an episode of The Simpsons, where they pull out a brochure that says:
So You’ve Settled for Branson
Branson may be a colossal joke to some, but I am always surprised what goes on there. Some of the events there seem as big as those that are held in Las Vegas, only with less show girls. Some info I saw put out by the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing mentioned some different events in the area that I might like to plan for. Truth be told, there are some that *I* wouldn’t plan for, but there are people out there that would.
For me, I would look forward to the meetup for old Packards. However, some of you, by the judging of your reader comments would be more of the crowd that would attend the 10th Annual Clown Jam. I kid you not. It is a real event. A madcap time will be had by all, and attendees will learn magic tricks and how to create and apply makeup. There will be two banquets during the event. Though I never say no to a new food worthy occasion, I just may be the one hiding under my seat. Nope, I am not very fond of clowns. I am less fond of wearing clown makeup. I wonder if I would hyperventilate.
I think I would be better off at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. There is a Mediterranean style restaurant called Trofi. Their signature dish is their Saganaki. I long have been a fan of the flaming cheese. First, I became interested because of the sheer theatrical value of lighting up the whole restaurant with a non flame retardant dairy product. It certainly made everyone look at your table. When I was a little older, and a little more refined, I admired the smokey flavor and cheesy consistency.
When you are wandering around Branson, looking at the Titanic exhibit, marveling at the natural scenery, or running from clowns, you may want to take a break and try out Trofi. The thought flitted through my mind that I could use Saganaki to ward off clowns, if it was lit. Then, I decided I knew better. I would eat it, as long as the portion was not too big, before the clown got close enough.
