APPETITE for fresh food and waterfront views

WRITTEN BY LOUISE HINSLEY

Washington has many attractive features like friendly residents, waterfront views and a variety of restaurants and retail shops; however what I love about Washington lies not above the soil and water, but below it.

I loved growing up in Swansboro, North Carolina. My father was a hog farmer, and we had a garden that was way too big. The large garden yielded both vegetables for my family and lessons on canning and food preservation (canning, freezing and dehydrating) which I now share with students at the Ag Extension office off of Airport Road.

Washington and Beaufort County have rich farmlands that can produce vegetables and leafy greens for a hearty and healthy diet, but in addition, I am fortunate enough to live on the coast which has healthy waters providing an abundance of seafood - my favorite kind of food. I love a jumping mullet! Those with good eyes can spot one leaping out of the water in front of the waterfront.

The beautiful waterfront is one place I frequently bring company to enjoy a walk and views of the boats. Guests always say, “you’re so lucky to live here.” Washington residents, me included, are blessed to be able to go to the waterfront whenever we want whether we have a waterfront property or not.

We’re blessed to be nourished by rich farmland and strong waters where fresh food can be harvested, preserved and prepared in healthy meals for well rounded diets. And as a bonus, we’re lucky enough to be able to take in the beautiful sights of the Pamlico River just steps from our home or downtown.

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