Welcome to our series sharing Unique Holidays: June 11th, 2022. It’s National Corn on the Cob Day and I believe its time to fix Corn for dinner which is a Vegetable Charlie will actually eat if its on the Cob. As for me I will eat Fresh Corn, frozen of canned as long as it’s Corn.
Millions of people love Corn on the Cob and as Summer nears, we can’t wait to bring out the Salt and _epper, and boil, steam or grill Corn on the Cob.
National Corn on the Cob Day encourages us to celebrate and enjoy this tasty Summer time treat.
Plainview, Minnesota celebrates National Corn on the Cob Day in a big way by hosting a parade and other festivities.
Sweet Corn originated in Mexico and it dates back to about 9,000 BC.
To celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day, boil, steam ,or grill Corn for dinner!
Sweet Corn loses its sweetness rapidly. Home gardeners know to pick Corn just before it is cooked. When purchasing Sweet Corn at a store or farm market, make sure it is fresh picked.
The History and Origin of National Corn on the Cob Day:
Our research did not find the creator of this Holiday and we also did not discover when this annual tradition began.
We found it a bit odd to celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day in June but Sweet Corn is still being planted in home gardens. In most areas, home grown Sweet Corn will not be ready to harvest for several more weeks.
We found no documentation supporting this to be a formal “National” holiday, which requires a presidential proclamation, or an act of Congress.
Some call Corn on the Cob “Corn-stick,” others go with “sweet pole,”. I just say Corn is yummy 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 has to be picked at its freshest, otherwise there’s a risk of nothing really it’s just slightly less incredible tasting.
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, which is nature’s way of saying “come and get it!” Boil it, steam it, roast it, or grill it
there’s no wrong or right method as long as Corn stays on that cob.
NATIONAL CORN ON THE COB DAY ACTIVITIES
- Go to a parade which is held in Plainview, Minnesota, which might be a bit far for some, but if you really love Corn, you’ll make the trip. It’s worth it. There are street dancers, a talent show, and a Soap Box Derby. .
- If you’re lucky enough to attend the parade in Minnesota, upload some videos. There’s a lot of Corn lovers out there who’d really appreciate seeing photos and don’t forget to tag everything with #NationalCornOnTheCobDay.
- Host a trivia night centered on facts about Corn which has a fascinating history and some of Corns uses will surprise you. 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. 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
- There is a reason for each Season(ing) and there is nothing wrong with Salt and Butter, but something with more pizzazz, like Miso Butter, could offer an interesting twist. If you’re in the mood for a bite that packs a kick, look no further than Jamaican Jerk Curry Mayo and Coconut. Then 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. The next time you watch Fireworks on show your appreciation by munching down on a piece of Corn.
- It’s not Summer if you don’t throw Corn on the grill because where there’s a grill, there’s a BBQ. After getting through the Winter, there’s nothing sweeter than chilling outside. Sweet Corn is just the icing on the Cake. 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
