As the weather cools off at Smith Mountain Lake, VA, you will want to plan some fun activities and some fabulous food to warm you up. Nothing beats a good outdoor grill party in the fall! It makes for a …
Hot Weather Recipes to Enjoy at SML
Some of us had hoped that milder temperatures would now be the norm at Smith Mountain Lake for the rest of the summer. But this week the thermometer and the humidity have begun to climb again. When it is hot …
Have a Healthy Thanksgiving at SML
Many years ago, before I knew Smith Mountain Lake existed, I knew some elderly ladies who loved to cook. One was my Grandmother who always had some of the best food at her house that I had ever tasted. Both …
Raw Recipes To Help Put the Bounce Back in Your Steps at SML
More people at Smith Mountain Lake and all over the country are discovering Raw Recipes and the benefits of eating raw food. Eating your food raw (unprocessed and not heated above 115 degrees) helps your body to expel toxins slowly …
Ideas For Diabetic Desserts
Everyone at Smith Mountain Lake has a friend or loved one who is diabetic and must eat accordingly. For some, that kind of diet can be challenging as it is more difficult to find foods you enjoy that are safe …
Hot Food for Hot Weather
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 sun lovers that have not been a bad thing. Many of us hate to see …
Great Veggie Recipes
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 …
Banana Recipes
Most people 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 lack potassium or some other …
Muesli in the Raw
Perhaps you have heard of the raw food craze that is catching the attention of many famous people and even some of your neighbors at Smith Mountain Lake. Raw foods are termed “living food” because they contain some of the …
Healthy Holiday Snacking
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 a great variety of healthy snack foods for …