Take 5 with Vicki Gardner

5 Ingredients for a Perfect Day on the Lake

• Friends and Family

• Lake toys

• Fishing poles

• Sun gear and a good book

• A great destination (like SML State Park!)

4 Ways I Describe Smith Mountain Lake

• Filled with history

• Mountain/lake getaway found in one place

• Playground of activities

• Year-round destination for outdoor enthusiasts

3 Things I'm Looking Forward to About Spring

• The blooming of the cherry tree my daughters gave me for Mother's Day one year

• Return of the robins

• The color pallet of spring

2 Of my Hobbies

• Painting – While oil is my favorite medium, I enjoy acrylics, watercolor, and pastels.

• Gardening – I like to live up to the name of Gardner. Flowering plants are my specialty!

1 Signature Dish I Often Serve

• Shish kabobs – I start with skewers filled with garden fresh food which include: marinated red, green, and yellow peppers, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and onions interspersed with lean meat and shrimp. My shish kabobs are a feast for the eye and downright delicious! They are the perfect lakeside meal for a gathering of friends!