Beans & Greens Corn

ishoot308 · 08-06-2011, 08:01 PM

I was a little disappointed in the corn I got from Beans & Greens today. Being a huge B&G fan, I was thrilled when I heard their corn was ready. Well I have to say, it wasn't all that good and to be honest the corn we got earlier in the year from Shop & Save which came from Florida was much better...

I hope to find some good local corn soon!

Dan

Jonas Pilot · 08-06-2011, 08:13 PM

What time did you pick up the corn?

Resident 2B · 08-06-2011, 08:41 PM

We had Beans and Greens corn 9 days ago and it was the best we have ever had. I bought it 30 minutes before I steamed it and it was excellent. We had house guests who still talk about how great the corn was.

R2B

Argie's Wife · 08-06-2011, 08:43 PM

I have to wonder if the strange weather we've had this summer didn't have something to do with the quality of the corn?

My dad always (always!) grew butter and sugar corn - it was yellow and white - and almost always sweet and yummy. But I recall times it wasn't as good because we hadn't had enough rain or enough warm weather. Considering the heatwave and now the late-summer like weather we're having here now in NH, I wonder if it's not all impacting the produce. I know some friends of mine on Facebook have been talking about the lateness of the gardens - no ripe tomatoes, etc.

Jonas Pilot · 08-06-2011, 08:59 PM

I ate 3 of my Heirlooms tomatoes a couple of weeks ago but won't have any more harvestable "maters" for another couple of weeks or so. All my plants are in containers so I'm able to manage the water and nutrients. They're all over 5 or 6 feet tall and very robust and with plenty of immature tomatoes but it will be awhile before I will be able to appreciate the fruits of my labors.

ishoot308 · 08-06-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonas Pilot

What time did you pick up the corn?

We picked it up around noon time today. The girl was just putting out fresh ears and we were taking them.

Funny thing we also picked up some native corn last week from a local farm in Litchfield that was not that good at all.

Don't know what's going on, but I am going to need a local corn fix pretty soon!

Dan

tis · 08-07-2011, 06:41 AM

My tomatoes are doing great! Just yesterday I picked twelve more and have another 12 or more to pick. We will have to share with the family because we won't be able to eat them all fast enough. THey are great big, juicy and sweet! YUM! But my cukes and squash are still struggling. I had a few round fat cucumbers and that's it. I have had no squash. There are a few little ones growing-if they don't die on the vine.

MAXUM · 08-08-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

My tomatoes are doing great! Just yesterday I picked twelve more and have another 12 or more to pick. We will have to share with the family because we won't be able to eat them all fast enough. THey are great big, juicy and sweet! YUM! But my cukes and squash are still struggling. I had a few round fat cucumbers and that's it. I have had no squash. There are a few little ones growing-if they don't die on the vine.

I'll trade ya, for a month now we've had cucumbers coming out our ears and they just keep coming. We've already done a full two cases of dill pickles and I'm getting tired of eating them. Our tomato plants are doing awful. One tomato so far and it was pretty sad looking.

tis · 08-08-2011, 05:58 PM

That is what has happened to a couple of relatives. They have had a lot of cukes but no tomatoes. It's a strange year, I guess.

Now maybe on that new house of GI we would have better luck!!

SIKSUKR · 08-11-2011, 10:28 AM

Timely thread for me. I also got corn from B&G last Wednesday. I too was taking the corn as the girl was stocking the bin. Assumed it was just picked and was very eager to get home and try it. Quite a let down for me as well. It was ok but I guess I expected better. I also mentioned that I had better tasting corn from Hanaford a few weeks prior which I believe came from the NJ area. Love that B&G but I must say I was disappointed with the corn.

PapaDon · 08-12-2011, 08:41 PM

At Big Banana, we've had a varied experience this year with corn. For the past 2 weeks, we've gotten corn from one farm and it was disappointing, to say the least. This week, another of our farms supplied us with excellent corn.

ArborTech · 08-13-2011, 06:13 AM

Our corn is the best it has been since we bought this farm. No issues with critters yet this year too!. Last year we had porcipine issuse which led to no corn. This year we'll have an over abundance. I planted 4x what my family will eat expecting to loose some, but it is all going strong.

Sunbeam lodge · 08-13-2011, 07:08 AM

I am a fan of Sugar and gold corn but this year the corn is just not as good as past years. I noticed it earlier this but figured it was just picked a little early,
but the last few times the corn is a little less sweet. Not much, but noticeable when compared to prior years. Also the bountiful crop of blueberrys were not evident out on Beaver Island. They were smaller or non existent.
Something was different this year.

Seeker · 08-13-2011, 08:42 AM

We buy from our favorite locals. They are all terrible this year probably due to lack of rain.

The absolute best corn we've had all year was in May - from Hannafords if you can believe it.

The Big Kahuna · 08-13-2011, 11:04 AM

I have been going to Beans & Greens for years, once in a while we stop in and get corn to see if it is going to be any good. Every time it is the same, it ends up not being that good. We can't understand why, you would figure with it being grown right there and being so fresh. I guess we will stop in again in next couple of years and see if it is the same story.

SteveA · 08-13-2011, 03:30 PM

.. it was wonderful.

How do you folks cook your corn? I've always used the way my father used to cook it.

1) Rapidly boiling, lightly salted water
2) Drop the corn in... take it out in 3 minuets after the water returns to a boil. Serve immediately!

Always works for me! Beans and Greens also sells "Camp Mix" The one labeled "Orginal", it is great on corn or any veggie.

http://campmix.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc?

RailroadJoe · 08-13-2011, 04:38 PM

If it is just picked (less than 1 hour) 3 minutes is good. If laying around for a day, try 5 to 6 minutes, or until corn is shiny.

Slickcraft · 08-13-2011, 06:43 PM

Today's Beans and Greens corn was very good and clearly a new crop, much better than the prior two weeks.

I do wish that they would bring back the Silver Queen as an option. It is much better than the usual fare but only if it just picked. I do have some growing in the garden, looks like another two weeks. Then after the water is boiling, pick and shuck a few ears and into the pot.

SteveA · 08-13-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Slickcraft

Then after the water is boiling, pick and shuck a few ears and into the pot.

I forgot that part in my post. Dad was always "don't leave fresh picked corn in the plastic bags, and don't shuck it until the water is boiling and you're ready to drop it into the pot"

He said the corn would "heat up and start to turn starchy"

Happy Gourmand · 08-14-2011, 06:01 AM

Got some yesterday at Hannaford's from Pearl Farm in Belmont. It was very good.....slightly starchy, it was probably picked the day before, but still better than what I've had recently from the area.

SIKSUKR · 08-15-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveA

.. it was wonderful.

How do you folks cook your corn?

Glad you asked Steve as I do my mine unlike most people. Yup, microwave. Works fantastic. I have a casserole set that I put about an inch or less water in. It will hold 4 ears of corn. Put the cover on and micro away. 4 ears is about 6 minutes, 2 about 4ish. It steams the corn very nice. I haven't boiled corn in 20 years. Try it!

dragonfly03246 · 08-15-2011, 11:07 AM

We soak the corn in the sink for a least an hour with the husk still on then pop them right on the grill. Easiest and best way we've found to cook it and it's much easier to shuck

fpartri497 · 08-15-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dragonfly03246

We soak the corn in the sink for a least an hour with the husk still on then pop them right on the grill. Easiest and best way we've found to cook it and it's much easier to shuck

The only way to cook corn YUMMMMMM

tis · 08-15-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Glad you asked Steve as I do my mine unlike most people. Yup, microwave. Works fantastic. I have a casserole set that I put about an inch or less water in. It will hold 4 ears of corn. Put the cover on and micro away. 4 ears is about 6 minutes, 2 about 4ish. It steams the corn very nice. I haven't boiled corn in 20 years. Try it!

We do ours in the microwave too and love it that way. We just wrap it in paper towels though.

Happy Gourmand · 08-15-2011, 12:09 PM

Shucked...run it under water....roll it in aluminum foil with a pat of butter.....

WINNOCTURN · 08-15-2011, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand

Shucked...run it under water....roll it in aluminum foil with a pat of butter.....

Phantom,

I use the "NO STICK" aluminum foil (2 pats for me) and roll the cobs every 2 minutes or so.

We have had some really sweet corn from EM Heath's and Ledgewood Farms this summer.

hilltopper · 08-17-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ishoot308

I was a little disappointed in the corn I got from Beans & Greens today. Being a huge B&G fan, I was thrilled when I heard their corn was ready. Well I have to say, it wasn't all that good and to be honest the corn we got earlier in the year from Shop & Save which came from Florida was much better...

I hope to find some good local corn soon!

Dan

...The folks at Beans & Greens agreed with you!

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/story...omeback-season

ishoot308 · 08-17-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hilltopper

...The folks at Beans & Greens agreed with you!

http://www.laconiadailysun.com/story...omeback-season

Thanks for posting that! Glad to see they agreed! Hopefully the later picks of corn this summer will be better.

Can't say enough good about Beans & Greens, it's a great place with many great treats!

Dan

SIKSUKR · 08-17-2011, 02:20 PM

I'm glad my opinion was verified by the grower. I'll be back for the next variety!

Pineedles · 08-17-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

I'm glad my opinion was verified by the grower. I'll be back for the next variety!

You have given me a whole new way to cook corn, Thanks! I can't believe I have been so ignorant of a time tested method.

SIKSUKR · 08-18-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pineedles

You have given me a whole new way to cook corn, Thanks! I can't believe I have been so ignorant of a time tested method.

I take it that you tried the micro? I would never be able to tell the difference in a blindfold test. What I like is I don't have to wait for all that water to boil and also heat up the kitchen on a hot summer day. The micro boils that small amount of water real fast. I'm sure its much more economical from an electrical use standpoint also. I'm going to cook some more tonite!

Pineedles · 08-18-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

I take it that you tried the micro? I would never be able to tell the difference in a blindfold test. What I like is I don't have to wait for all that water to boil and also heat up the kitchen on a hot summer day. The micro boils that small amount of water real fast. I'm sure its much more economical from an electrical use standpoint also. I'm going to cook some more tonite!

No I haven't tried it yet, but I will. Ever since I converted to a propane stove from a smooth top, water boils reallllll sloooooow. Micro, particluarly in the hot summer is the way to go. Thanks again.

08-06-2011, 08:01 PM	#1
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 5,276 Times in 2,050 Posts	Beans & Greens Corn I was a little disappointed in the corn I got from Beans & Greens today. Being a huge B&G fan, I was thrilled when I heard their corn was ready. Well I have to say, it wasn't all that good and to be honest the corn we got earlier in the year from Shop & Save which came from Florida was much better... I hope to find some good local corn soon! Dan

08-11-2011, 10:28 AM	#10
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Timely thread for me. I also got corn from B&G last Wednesday. I too was taking the corn as the girl was stocking the bin. Assumed it was just picked and was very eager to get home and try it. Quite a let down for me as well. It was ok but I guess I expected better. I also mentioned that I had better tasting corn from Hanaford a few weeks prior which I believe came from the NJ area. Love that B&G but I must say I was disappointed with the corn. __________________ SIKSUKR

08-12-2011, 08:41 PM	#11
PapaDon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gilford NH Posts: 62 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 42 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Corn At Big Banana, we've had a varied experience this year with corn. For the past 2 weeks, we've gotten corn from one farm and it was disappointing, to say the least. This week, another of our farms supplied us with excellent corn. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Big Banana: Community Supported Agriculture in New Hampshire's Lakes Region

08-13-2011, 06:13 AM	#12
ArborTech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 53 Thanks: 8 Thanked 35 Times in 11 Posts	Corn Our corn is the best it has been since we bought this farm. No issues with critters yet this year too!. Last year we had porcipine issuse which led to no corn. This year we'll have an over abundance. I planted 4x what my family will eat expecting to loose some, but it is all going strong.

08-13-2011, 07:08 AM	#13
Sunbeam lodge Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith/Naples Florida Posts: 367 Thanks: 135 Thanked 50 Times in 26 Posts	Moulton farm corn I am a fan of Sugar and gold corn but this year the corn is just not as good as past years. I noticed it earlier this but figured it was just picked a little early, but the last few times the corn is a little less sweet. Not much, but noticeable when compared to prior years. Also the bountiful crop of blueberrys were not evident out on Beaver Island. They were smaller or non existent. Something was different this year.

08-06-2011, 08:13 PM	#2
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	What time did you pick up the corn?

08-06-2011, 08:41 PM	#3
Resident 2B Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Shore, MA Posts: 1,357 Thanks: 994 Thanked 313 Times in 163 Posts	We had Beans and Greens corn 9 days ago and it was the best we have ever had. I bought it 30 minutes before I steamed it and it was excellent. We had house guests who still talk about how great the corn was. R2B

08-06-2011, 08:43 PM	#4
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	I have to wonder if the strange weather we've had this summer didn't have something to do with the quality of the corn? My dad always (always!) grew butter and sugar corn - it was yellow and white - and almost always sweet and yummy. But I recall times it wasn't as good because we hadn't had enough rain or enough warm weather. Considering the heatwave and now the late-summer like weather we're having here now in NH, I wonder if it's not all impacting the produce. I know some friends of mine on Facebook have been talking about the lateness of the gardens - no ripe tomatoes, etc.

08-06-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
Jonas Pilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wolfeboro, New Hampshire is my home, 24-7-365 Posts: 1,686 Thanks: 1,047 Thanked 336 Times in 189 Posts	I ate 3 of my Heirlooms tomatoes a couple of weeks ago but won't have any more harvestable "maters" for another couple of weeks or so. All my plants are in containers so I'm able to manage the water and nutrients. They're all over 5 or 6 feet tall and very robust and with plenty of immature tomatoes but it will be awhile before I will be able to appreciate the fruits of my labors.

08-07-2011, 06:41 AM	#7
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,702 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	My tomatoes are doing great! Just yesterday I picked twelve more and have another 12 or more to pick. We will have to share with the family because we won't be able to eat them all fast enough. THey are great big, juicy and sweet! YUM! But my cukes and squash are still struggling. I had a few round fat cucumbers and that's it. I have had no squash. There are a few little ones growing-if they don't die on the vine.

08-08-2011, 05:58 PM	#9
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,702 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,454 Times in 1,011 Posts	That is what has happened to a couple of relatives. They have had a lot of cukes but no tomatoes. It's a strange year, I guess. Now maybe on that new house of GI we would have better luck!!

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08-13-2011, 08:42 AM	#14
Seeker Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Effingham Posts: 408 Thanks: 37 Thanked 19 Times in 15 Posts	We buy from our favorite locals. They are all terrible this year probably due to lack of rain. The absolute best corn we've had all year was in May - from Hannafords if you can believe it.

08-13-2011, 11:04 AM	#15
The Big Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gilford Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I can't figure it out I have been going to Beans & Greens for years, once in a while we stop in and get corn to see if it is going to be any good. Every time it is the same, it ends up not being that good. We can't understand why, you would figure with it being grown right there and being so fresh. I guess we will stop in again in next couple of years and see if it is the same story.

08-13-2011, 03:30 PM	#16
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Had some yesterday from Beans and Greens and.. .. it was wonderful. How do you folks cook your corn? I've always used the way my father used to cook it. 1) Rapidly boiling, lightly salted water 2) Drop the corn in... take it out in 3 minuets after the water returns to a boil. Serve immediately! Always works for me! Beans and Greens also sells "Camp Mix" The one labeled "Orginal", it is great on corn or any veggie. http://campmix.com/Merchant5/merchant.mvc? __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

08-13-2011, 04:38 PM	#17
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	If it is just picked (less than 1 hour) 3 minutes is good. If laying around for a day, try 5 to 6 minutes, or until corn is shiny.

08-13-2011, 06:43 PM	#18
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,296 Thanks: 1,222 Thanked 2,080 Times in 952 Posts	Today's Beans and Greens corn was very good and clearly a new crop, much better than the prior two weeks. I do wish that they would bring back the Silver Queen as an option. It is much better than the usual fare but only if it just picked. I do have some growing in the garden, looks like another two weeks. Then after the water is boiling, pick and shuck a few ears and into the pot.

08-14-2011, 06:01 AM	#20
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Pearl Farm Got some yesterday at Hannaford's from Pearl Farm in Belmont. It was very good.....slightly starchy, it was probably picked the day before, but still better than what I've had recently from the area.

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08-15-2011, 11:07 AM	#22
dragonfly03246 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 83 Thanks: 7 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Grilled Corn We soak the corn in the sink for a least an hour with the husk still on then pop them right on the grill. Easiest and best way we've found to cook it and it's much easier to shuck

08-15-2011, 12:09 PM	#25
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	on the grill Shucked...run it under water....roll it in aluminum foil with a pat of butter.....

08-17-2011, 02:20 PM	#29
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Corn is my favorite vegi I'm glad my opinion was verified by the grower. I'll be back for the next variety! __________________ SIKSUKR