Beans & Greens 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.

mg2107 · 08-14-2011, 08:00 PM

Had some Beans and Greens corn from Hannaford"s in Alton.
Excellent !

gtxrider · 08-16-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mg2107

Had some Beans and Greens corn from Hannaford"s in Alton.
Excellent !

Same here!

Janet · 08-16-2011, 11:27 AM

Moulton Farm's corn this year is excellent

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.

rrr · 08-15-2011, 01:13 PM

We had corn this weekend from DeVylder's Farm - it was too good! I really would have thought a dozen ears would be enough for four people!

John A. Birdsall · 08-17-2011, 09:29 AM

Instead of soaking them in water, shuck them and soak them in BEER. Real beer not that lite stuff. Half hour. If you shuck them first then when it is done you can put the stuff back in the can and use it too cook a chicker on the beer can over the grill. waste not want not

08-12-2011, 08:41 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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.

08-13-2011, 11:04 AM	#5
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	#6
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, 08:42 AM	#4
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, 04:38 PM	#7
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	#8
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	#10
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.

08-14-2011, 08:00 PM	#11
mg2107 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Had some Beans and Greens corn from Hannaford"s in Alton. Excellent !

08-16-2011, 11:27 AM	#13
Janet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 470 Thanks: 233 Thanked 134 Times in 91 Posts	Moulton Farm's corn this year is excellent

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08-15-2011, 11:07 AM	#15
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	#18
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.....

08-15-2011, 01:13 PM	#20
rrr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Winter Harbor Posts: 214 Thanks: 75 Thanked 37 Times in 14 Posts	DeVylder's Farm We had corn this weekend from DeVylder's Farm - it was too good! I really would have thought a dozen ears would be enough for four people!

08-17-2011, 09:29 AM	#21
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	corn Instead of soaking them in water, shuck them and soak them in BEER. Real beer not that lite stuff. Half hour. If you shuck them first then when it is done you can put the stuff back in the can and use it too cook a chicker on the beer can over the grill. waste not want not

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