We left by 7AM to see what local Farmer's Markets had to offer. Pitt County's Market was in full gear by the time we arrived. Fresh broccoli was a great find as well as the unexpect
ed...more strawberries from Renston Homestead! Although we were told that the past Saturday would be the last appearance of these juicy spring gems, they still filled aqua paper baskets alongside zinnias and a variety of other selections. After buying berries, berries, and more berries, we searched for anything new and unusual and on our way out and couldn't pass up th
e beautiful carrots and beets displayed in abundance by a farmer from Plymouth. Last week we had roasted beets, pattypan squash, onions, mushrooms and other veggies in olive oil and garlic and tossed them with whole wheat pasta....delicious. We took carrots and beets home again and left to head to Little Washington in search of more veggies and fresh seafood.
ed...more strawberries from Renston Homestead! Although we were told that the past Saturday would be the last appearance of these juicy spring gems, they still filled aqua paper baskets alongside zinnias and a variety of other selections. After buying berries, berries, and more berries, we searched for anything new and unusual and on our way out and couldn't pass up th
e beautiful carrots and beets displayed in abundance by a farmer from Plymouth. Last week we had roasted beets, pattypan squash, onions, mushrooms and other veggies in olive oil and garlic and tossed them with whole wheat pasta....delicious. We took carrots and beets home again and left to head to Little Washington in search of more veggies and fresh seafood.Our trek to Washington met with disappointment at every turn. 
No fresh seafood was available and the very same veggies were for sale as in Greenville. After walking through the tents erected for the Summer Festival taking place this weekend, we settled on a beautiful wood-fired pitcher for a gift and "passed" on the funnel cakes and other interesting delicacies that were available. We drove back to Greenville in search of some
thing to eat with our veggies in lieu of the fish that we did not find. We knew that a local seafood shop was selling pork and chicken from Rainbow Meadow Farms, so we went to buy pork chops to grill with the Peach Salsa that we had bought last week.
No fresh seafood was available and the very same veggies were for sale as in Greenville. After walking through the tents erected for the Summer Festival taking place this weekend, we settled on a beautiful wood-fired pitcher for a gift and "passed" on the funnel cakes and other interesting delicacies that were available. We drove back to Greenville in search of some
thing to eat with our veggies in lieu of the fish that we did not find. We knew that a local seafood shop was selling pork and chicken from Rainbow Meadow Farms, so we went to buy pork chops to grill with the Peach Salsa that we had bought last week. We found the chops we wanted, but as I approached the cash register at the seafood market, the $14.00 a pound price tallied with the 2.5 pound weight of the four chops that I held in my hand. While I wanted to support local farmers, I simply could not pay more than $30 for four porkchops. I put them back and vowed that I would place an order soon and drive to Snow Hill to buy farm-raised meat straight from the farm. Although I knew that most all of my veggies (this week and some left from last) had been purchased from local farmers, I still felt guilty as I paid $8 for a small pork tenderloin at Lowe's Foods.
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