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Bottled in Bedford
Destination Bedford has recently released a new initiative encompassing our local Bedford Wine Trail. It's called Bottled in Bedford, and...
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- Sep 28
- 1 min
Pumpkin Dip
I really appreciate recipes that require just a few basic ingredients and can be whipped together in a trice for last minute company....
- Sep 18
- 2 min
Tastes of the Season
Longtime readers know of my intense adoration for fall. I know there are some fellow-autumn-lovers amongst you, so I've been scouting out...
- Sep 12
- 3 min
SML Fine Wines | Ryan McFeely
A shop. One that showcases wines from around the world with a sense of presence - and place. A collection of vintages shaped fully by the...
- Aug 28
- 1 min
UCF: Lobster Fries
Destination: Bull Docks Target: Lobster Fries Scenario: Birthday Celebration Take Out This was not the first time I've enjoyed a piping...
- Aug 23
- 1 min
The Fudge Shop at Gifts Ahoy
Tucked inside Gifts Ahoy at Bridgewater Plaza is the most delightful little mouthwatering fudge counter! Over the years they have built a...
- Aug 15
- 1 min
Waffles and Ice Cream
Here's another hosting theme for you that is easy, fun, a crowd pleaser, and works well around several dietary restrictions. I think one...
- Jul 28
- 3 min
Kevin and Sara Gray | Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House
Sara and Kevin Gray moved to Smith Mountain Lake in 2017, when Sara, a high school counselor, transferred into the local school district....
- Jul 9
- 1 min
SML Dawg House | The Hot Dog Boat
You may have heard of SML Dawg House - the latest food boat to enter the waters of Smith Mountain Lake. I spoke with the manager/operator...
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Napoli Cowboy | Napoli by the Lake
June 2023 These well-known SML eating establishments are not only a family of restaurants, but also a family-run business. The dream...
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Wild Hare Farm | Organic Produce at Smith Mountain Lake
Elizabeth and Cricker Brooks are first generation growers and owners of Wild Hare Farm in Ferrum, VA. The pair originally met through...
- Jun 6
- 1 min
Taco Potlucks
- ENTERTAINING - The lake entertaining season has officially shifted into high gear. Throughout the summer, I thought I'd share a few of...
- May 23
- 1 min
Pine & Copper Co.
Anna and Joni are the friendly faces behind Pine and Copper Co., a new traveling bartending service that offers not only highly talented...
- May 18
- 2 min
Bottles and Bites
Bottles & Bites at Mariner's Landing reopens for the season TODAY (Thursday, May 18th from 4-10pm). To say that they've had a “glow-up”...
- May 4
- 2 min
Meet Andrew Mather | The Bagel & I
In the summer of 2021, Andrew Mather and his wife Kim (both born and raised in upstate New York) were knee deep in the details of...
- Apr 24
- 1 min
Moneta Farmers Market
Dorothy McIntyre has spent over a decade successfully running the Forest Farmers Market in Forest, VA. Now that she has recently become a...
- Apr 7
- 1 min
Olde Towne Social House
This new addition to the downtown Rocky Mount scene offers ambience by the bucketload. A perfect mix of nostalgia and fresh industrial...
- Mar 21
- 1 min
Local Farmers Markets
Can you believe it's nearly time for our local Farmers Markets to swing into high gear?! Here is a list of start dates for the Spring...
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Chef Nate Sloan | bloom Restaurant and Wine-Bar
Before moving to the lake, I (Kristin) ran a bed and breakfast just over the mountain in Roanoke. We loved our time living in the...
- Feb 3
- 2 min
SML Wine Tasters
My husband and I recently enjoyed a wonderful evening of education and wine tasting with the group to be in if you're a fellow oenophile:...
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