The weather has most definitely been on the warm side at Smith Mountain Lake this summer. Warmer than I can remember in fact. But for the sun lovers that has not been a bad thing. Many of us hate to see the summer change into fall, though I confess cooler temperatures are very appealing right [...]

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Calling all gardeners at Smith Mountain Lake who are tenderly and eagerly watching all those veggies getting ready to bear the marvelous fruits of your labors.  Here are some very tasty recipes to try on your family that can be made with produce fresh from your garden. Tomato Cherry Beans 1 and a half pounds fresh green beans 1 1/2 Cups [...]

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I suppose everyone, including those of us at Smith Mountain Lake have occasional cravings for specific foods. Lately I find myself craving bananas. I put them in ice-cream, cut them up in my breakfast cereal and think about banana bread constantly. Perhaps I need potassium or some other nutrient that bananas are rich in, but whatever [...]

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Perhaps you have heard of the raw food craze that is catching the attention of many famous persons and even some of your neighbors at Smith Mountain Lake. Raw foods are termed “living food” because they contains some of the most important building blocks of life, enzymes. Enzymes perform a myriad of different functions in [...]

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Some of us at Smith Mountain Lake are trying to avoid the abundance of junk foods we are exposed to over the holidays and that is a challenging task. While there is great variety in healthy snack foods for those desiring them, it is hard to make the choice to avoid the sugary ones. The [...]

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There is a never ending need for fun recipes in our daily activities at Smith Mountain Lake. This months offerings are not just about recipes for food however. How would you like a recipe for making clay Christmas tree ornaments? Or better yet, some edible Christmas tree ornaments? Scented Christmas Ornaments 4 oz. can (about [...]

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It’s gorgeous weather this week in Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. There is something about that crisp fall air that invigorates and livens both body and soul. You can even see it in nature. The squirrels are bouncing off the trees, the farm critters act extra full of themselves, the birds are lively and all Creation in [...]

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We have entered into the 4th quarter of 2009 at Smith Mountain Lake, and the 3 most food oriented months of the year. Folks start thinking of Halloween candy in October, Thanksgiving in November, and of course Christmas in December. For those of you who feel the need for some fresh baking ideas for the [...]

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Virginia Western is a bit of a drive from Smith Mountain Lake, but not too much to make it a worthwhile one with the right incentive. Cooking does not interest everyone of course, but those who are caught in it’s grip, are true admirers. The nice thing about the Culinary Courses at Virginia Western is [...]

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Without doubt one of the most popular foods sold in the summer at Smith Mountain Lake and all across the U.S. is ice-cream. If you survey one hundred people about their favorite desserts, you will very likely get at least half of those who choose ice-cream without thinking twice. I was talking with my friend Carrie the [...]

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