In the village of Wanchese, two families have helped shape the local seafood industry for the past century. Today, their descendants are learning to overcome the modern-day challenges of commercial fishing and carrying on a Roanoke Island tradition that runs as deep as the ocean.
During the chilliest months of the year, only a soul-warming stew will do.
The appeal of surf fishing goes way beyond the catch of the day. On the Outer Banks, anglers cast for bluefish and red drum — becoming one with the wind and waves.
A Neuse River tradition has slowly crept into cast-iron cauldrons across eastern North Carolina.
Satisfying and easy to make, these fish tacos topped with peach salsa are perfect for a summer supper.
She worked at Atlantic Beach Seafood. His family owned the place. Now, Kamile and Chandler Willis are running the Carteret County institution where the shrimp is hand-packed, the oysters lead to stories, and one spouse (gasp!) doesn’t like seafood.
A day of sunshine and good company beside the French Broad River is a day well spent, whether or not the trout are biting.
Try this flavorful dish with roasted brussels sprouts and apples for an easy weeknight supper.
Surely the first feast came from the water. By net or line, hook or gig, the promise of a fresh catch lures us still, and sustains us always.
