Virginia Peanuts ,Cotton, And More !
Another great destination during the summer time, is Wakefield, Virginia. Our "Plantation Peanuts" are known world wide over. We invented Mister Peanut! Planter's original- grown right here in the Commonwealth. Wakefield has a great diner and restaurant, where you can also pick up some nice Smithfield Hams. The Virginia Diner, located in Wakefield, is a must see tourist place. Virginia is famous for its peanuts- and they make great stocking stuffers at Christmas time. You may also see some cotton fields while you're out in that part of the state. Cotton is also one of Virginia's products, and its grown primarily in the region known as "Tidewater"- the area of Charles City County and Eastward. Cotton is not as a primary crop in Virginia as it is in the Deeper South states. However, Virginia grows its fair share each year- and is part of the cotton growing industry.
Smithfield Hams are also a staple of Virginia food products. Smithfield hams are cured in tons of salt- for a very special taste. Like the name says, they are raised in the area of Smithfield, Virginia. They are done the way they did them years ago- back before the days of refrigeration, where salt was a way of keeping food from spoiling. You can pick up Smithfield Hams in many areas of Eastern Virginia- including shops in Colonial Williamsburg. There's nothing like ham n' peanuts on your plate for that special family get-together.
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