by Brian | Aug 21, 2012 | Cookbook Reviews
I have blogged a couple of posts here from I Love Corn by Lisa Skye. Today I just want to alert you to the book a little more and give you some idea of the striking recipes it contains. Corn is something we love but can overlook. It’s just there, like water, as a key...
by Brian | Aug 9, 2012 | Cookbook Reviews, Recipes
Summer heat and the drought have taken their toll on our farmers and our food supply. Still, there are options to savor the best of summer: fresh corn. To help you really enjoy corn, take a look at I Love Corn by Lisa Skye [published by Andrews McMeel]. Lisa has...
by Brian | Jul 7, 2012 | Recipes
Creamed chilies are an almost daily staple on many Mexican tables. This recipe features milder poblanos, but you can go down the route of fire if you wish to. I actually think of this as a creamed corn dish with a touch of heat. How do you use this? Suzen and I eat it...
by Brian | Jun 16, 2012 | Techniques
“62,800,000 RESULTS” That’s what appeared on my screen today when I googled “how to grill corn.” There are a lot of ideas and recipe out there. I won’t say controversy quite rages, but there are distinct corn grilling schools of thought. It boils down to [no pun...
by Brian | Jun 1, 2012 | Recipes
Summer corn and butter. That is a classic combination enjoyed around the world. But in corn-country, the United States, more corn is consumed by people than anywhere else on the planet. And while that simple combo of corn and butter is the favorite, new ideas...