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Sweet Summer Corn on the Cob

During the summer, I love to stroll through my local farmer’s market in search of summer food inspiration. Upon each visit, I always find myself gravitating towards the heaps of my favourite yellow vegetable, corn. Locally-grown corn is delicious! With its sweet taste, corn is the perfect addition to any summer meal. This vegetable is enjoyed in a variety of cultures worldwide. In fact, corn is so popular, it is grown in every continent except Antarctica (although, weather permitting, I’m sure they would want to grow this crop).

Corn can be used in a variety of dishes. For summer, I love using corn in soups & salads, as a side dish, and even in dips! When shopping for corn, look for bright green, moist husks and silk that is stiff, dark and moist. You should be able to feel individual kernels by pressing gently against the husk. Refrigerate corn and store it in a plastic bag until you are ready to enjoy this delicious summer treat.

Now that I’ve found my summer vegetable inspiration, what’s yours? I’d love to know. Tweet the Kidco Kitchen team at @kidcokitchen.

Cheers,

Chef Lisa Ruscica

Posted on: Wednesday August 7th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica