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 …
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 food in the heat of the …
Healthy Valentine Treats
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 …
Low Fat Winter Recipes
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 …
Butternut Squash Recipes
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 …
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, cooling rains of late, it’s grand …
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 regular diet, try some of these …
Berry Interesting Recipes
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 …
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 appealing as an appetizer of toasted …
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 of spice, salt, and sweet to …