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 …
Tips for Great Grillin’
Summer . . . the time when delicious aromas begin wafting from the docks and decks of Smith Mountain Lake homes everywhere as the grilling season gets underway. If you’re looking to learn a few barbeque basics or get the …
Let’s Kick Off Our Warm Season with Some Cool Recipes
OK! Summer has arrived! And with it comes a lot of the things we really enjoy in our lives like water sports, fishing, good times outdoors with friends and family and let’s not forget the one thing that goes great …