Don't Forget to Stop at the Farmer's Markets!
If you're like a lot of vacationers, you probably speed right on through Currituck on your way to the beach. You've probably never stepped foot outside of the car on this lush farmland, unless you just crossed the border from Virginia and filled up your tank at Southland. And I must admit, in the fall and winter if I drive through Currituck I rarely take notice of my surroundings. But the spring and summer are completely different. With flowers in bloom, bees a-buzzin', and the sun a-shinin', this is a farming paradise! This is the time of year to reap the bounty of these fertile fields... from ripe and juicy tomatoes to crisp cucumbers to crunchy golden corn, I must say that if you speed past every single one of the farmer's markets on your way south to the Outer Banks, then you've missed out! I have a penchant for boiled peanuts (I grew up in Georgia), and these farmer's markets are the only places I can ever satisfy my craving. In addition to fresh and locally grown fruits and veggies, you can often find other sweet homemade treats like cookies, jarred honey and fruit pies. So next time you're on your way down to the OBX, stock up in Currituck and eat fresh and local while you're here!
We also have a new market called Nags Head Produce! It is on the corner in Central Square around MP 11 on the Bypass.
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That's right... and there are a few others that are on the Outer Banks, too. I love these little stands because you can support local farmers and get the freshest food around!
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