As the weather begins to warm at Smith Mountain Lake and throughout our lovely state, I find myself more and more interested in fresh fruits and vegetables. For some reason the thought of cooked food in the heat of the day is not very appealing as lunch time finds me in 80degree weather. Like water is [...]

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Smith Mountain Lake is looking rather colorful these days as Valentine’s Day draws near. After the more drab shades of winter, it is always a treat to see all the reds and pinks break out for this holiday. 
For many people Valentine’s Day is also accompanied by a great deal of colorful candy and chocolate. However there are a lot of [...]

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It is nearly winter at Smith Mountain Lake and so I decided to look for (and share) some tasty recipes for when you want to nourish your family without putting on unwanted weight.
It has always amazed and amused me how we have planned so many holidays that revolve around food just when our bodies [...]

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Since butternut squash is one of my favorite foods and also an appropriate fall dish to share with my friends at Smith Mountain Lake, I had to smile at Jennifer A. Wickes page. She shares a bit of the butternut’s history by letting us know that it is a member of the gourd family [...]

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The days are heating up at Smith Mountain Lake and summer is in full swing with the kids out of school and everyone planning vacations and cook-outs, etc. While we appreciate all the short, cooling rains of late, it’s grand to have some cold treats in the freezer to take the edge off when [...]

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Everyone’s daily food menu grows stale from time to time and they need some creative ideas for tasty new meals. If you are feeling adventurous or need a bit of variety added to your regular diet, try some of these breakfast recipes I found on The Lake Channel. Whether you eat outside on your [...]

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One of the first fruits of the season to come ripe is a favorite berry of children far and wide: the strawberry. It won’t be long till we can go to local farms around Smith Mountain Lake, or our backyard strawberry patch, and pick some mouth watering sweetness for ourselves. Devorah Stone shares some [...]

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When Smith Mountain Lake’s summer heat leaves you craving a healthy, refreshing, but not too filling meal, a good salad can be just the thing to satisfy your palate. If that sounds about as appealing as an appetizer of toasted cardboard, then perhaps you’ve never been exposed to a true gourmet salad, [...]

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Everyone knows Smith Mountain Lake residents love their grills and barbeque pits, and nothing spices up a juicy burger or sizzlin’ steak better than a zesty barbecue sauce – something with that perfect mix of spice, salt, and sweet to really bring out the flavors of your latest culinary masterpiece. If you’re a [...]

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Summer . . . the time when delicious aromas begin wafting from the docks and decks of Smith Mountain Lake homes everywhere as the grilling season gets under way. If you’re looking to learn a few barbeque basics or get the perfect recipe for your Independence Day cookout, then take a few minutes to [...]

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