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 the [...]

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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 fact [...]

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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 1 c.) [...]

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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 coming [...]

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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 that [...]

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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 other [...]

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The weather at Smith Mountain Lake has been absolutely perfect thus far this summer. Warm enough to swim and drink in the sun and lake, but not as humid as normal. What a blessing. Don’t you wish it would stay this way the whole season through?
During warm weather months our family loves to create frosty, [...]

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The 21st is officially the first day of summertime, and at Smith Mountain Lake that means good food. Cook-outs, campfires with hot-dogs and smores, family reunions, ice-cream, grilling in the back yard, and much more.
Wonderful stuff that…but if you are trying to be weight conscious, summertime can be a challenge. Well I found a fabulous [...]

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It is Valentines Day and Smith Mountain Lake abounds with wonderful restaurants and ideas for any and every choice of special meals you could treat your loved ones to.
But some of us will want to make that extra special meal for our wives, husbands and children in the relaxed atmosphere of our home. Below are a couple of [...]

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