Corn, Corn, Corn!
It’s CORN! Grab that floss and indulge in some sweetness, because corn season has officially started! Haven’t gotten to your local farmstand or farmers market to pick up any corn yet? That’s okay because corn season goes all the way through October. No excuses! Use this CT Grown tool to help you navigate where you can pick up your fresh corn.
The Raw Truth!
Fun fact: Did you know you can eat corn on the cob raw? You heard me right! Raw! Most people assume that corn on the cob has to be cooked before eating, but in actually, it is perfectly safe and healthy to eat it uncooked. Just make sure to thoroughly wash and clean it before indulging!
If you’re not feeling so adventurous you can always cook it! When it comes time to cook your corn, there are SO many options. I’ve tried various ways to cook my corn, but my personal favorite is to steam 6 ears of corn at a time for approximately 4-5 minutes. Here are some other ways you can cook your corn:
Boil
Grill (with husk on OR off)
Microwave
Roast
Click here to read about the various ways to cook corn, so that you can find the perfect cook strategy for you!
What Else Can I Do With My Corn ?
Not a fan of corn on the cob? That’s okay, because once you’ve grabbed your fresh corn from a local farmers market or farm stand, you can incorporate it into various recipes or choose to freeze for later use! Here are some great corn recipes that you can try at home:
Not sold on any of these options? That’s okay too! Click here for a step by step on how to freeze your corn until you decide.
Get Lost in Corn!
Corn isn’t just good for eating, but also for fun activities! This corn season, try taking the family to one of your local farms and walking through a corn maze. September is right around the corner, and that’s when most farms open up their corn mazes. These corn mazes are such great activities to do with the family or a group of friends. Here are some of the well known corn mazes in Connecticut:
Wells Hollow Creamery: Shelton
Foster Family Farm: South Windsor
Bishop's Orchards Farm: Guilford
Lyman Orchards: Middlefield
Castle Hill Farm: Newtown
Which one will you choose?!
