Today is June 11th which is National Corn on the Cob Day #CornOnTheCobDay which I wish I had new last night when we went to Walmart to pick up drinks because I would have picked up Corn on the cob to go with the Hamburgers/ Cheeseburgers were having this evening. Instead of Corn on the Cob were having Pork n Beans and Ore-Ida French Fries. Would you like to join us for dinner?
Did you know some people call Corn On the Cob “corn-stick,” while others go with “sweet pole,” which I’ve never heard of. How about you? My family likes to call Corn On the Cob amazing. How about your family especially when you use those cute plastic Corn on the Cob handles. National Corn on the Cob Day falls on June 11th which is the perfect pre-Summer date. Although, for most home gardens, mid-June is still too early for the harvest. But you can’t blame anyone for being in a hurry. The sweetness doesn’t hang around for very long. Corn On The Cob has to be picked at its freshest, otherwise there’s a risk of nothing really it’s just a slightly less incredible taste.
If you plan on doing the picking yourself, there’s a trick to spotting when the Corn is ready. During the Milk stage, the kernels are still soft, and this is nature’s way of saying “come and get it!” Boil the Corn, steam the Corn, roast the Corn, or grill the Corn because there’s no wrong or right method as long as the Corn stays on that cob.
CORN ON THE COB DAY ACTIVITIES
- If you have the opportunity and you love Corn On The Cobe as much as my family does then you should attend a parade because there’s a parade in Plainview, Minnesota, which might be a bit far for some, but if you really love Corn, you’ll make the trip. At the Parade is street dancers, a talent show, and a soap box derby. Have you ever seen a soap box derby in real life? I haven’t and it would be fun to see one in person and even take part if possible. In the meantime it’s a real treat that only gets better with a side of Corn… If you’re not driving.
- Host a trivia night centered on facts about Corn. Corn has a fascinating history and some of its uses will surprise you in a good way.. You’ll also have the chance to decide the argument over how to eat Corn on the Cob correctly. Many people say as long as you hold both ends you’re good to go, but you know better. According to etiquette experts, you should Butter a few rows at a time, and then eat moving side to side like a typewriter. Or a keyboard if you’re under 80.
WHY PEOPLE LOVE NATIONAL CORN ON THE COB DAY
- Nothing is wrong with Salt and Butter, but something with more pizzazz, like say, Miso Butter, could offer an interesting twist to your Corn On The Cob.. If you’re in the mood for a bite that packs a kick, look no further than Jamaican Jerk Curry Mayo and Coconut. For those who love everything crispy, there’s batter-fried Corn.
- When Corn isn’t on the cob, we mainly think of Corn as snack to eat at the movies. But corn is also a key ingredient in medicines and substances we use everyday. For example, antibiotics, hand soap, ethanol, and even fireworks owe a lot to Corn. So the next time you watch fireworks on Independence Day , show your solidarity by munching down a piece of Corn. You could say it’s your patriotic duty.
- It’s not Summer if you don’t throw Corn on the grill. and we all know where there’s a grill, there’s a BBQ. After getting through the Winter, there’s nothing sweeter than chilling in the warm sense outside. Corn is just the Icing on the Cake. Not literally, but with the right recipe Corn could be. A silly example, we know, but a cookout’s all about shooting the breeze and having a good laugh, and Corn is a great excuse for a party.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
