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Where Did Ice Cream Come From?

Where Did Ice Cream Come From?

Without a 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…

Light and Refreshing Summer Drinks

Light and Refreshing

Smith Mountain Lake’s weather has been 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…

Breakfast on Valentine's Day

Breakfast on Valentine’s Day

It is Valentine’s 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…

Culinary Institute of Virginia

Culinary Institute of Virginia

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…

How about Mexican tonight?

How About Mexican Tonight?

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 and eat healthy. But I have to…

An Inviting Lunch Salad

An Inviting Lunch Salad

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…

Cool Summer Desserts

Cool Summer Desserts

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,…

Breakfast On The Lake

Breakfast on the Lake

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…

Smoked Chicken Salad With Raspberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Smoked Chicken Salad with Raspberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette

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…

Homemade BBQ Sauce

Homemade BBQ Sauce

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…

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