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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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Here are two fantastic recipes for the crisp, cool evening of November at Smith Mountain Lake, Va. Neither of them are complicated, nor are the ingredients hard to find. Best of all the results are delicious. You can impress your family and your guests by making something new for Thanksgiving or the next time you [...]

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If you have ever gone to one of Smith Mountain Lake’s fabulous restaurants and wished you could cook like their chefs, then here is your chance to learn. The Culinary Institute of Virginia  educational program can help you shape your passion for food into a rewarding career. Students work alongside professional chef instructors in kitchens [...]

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I am sure I am not alone in thinking this is one of the hottest endings to spring that I can remember at Smith Mountain Lake. Although it’s cooling down just a bit, with summer beginning on June 20th there are many wonderful, warm days ahead to look forward to. When the weather steams up I [...]

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There are a couple of good Mexican restaurants at Smith Mountain Lake, if you enjoy Mexican food. I rarely eat out because it’s so hard to do so and really eat healthy. But I have to confess Mexican is my favorite way to splurge when I want to go out with a friend or for a [...]

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