There are five things you should do every summer:
- Swim in the ocean
- See a baseball game
- Ride a roller coaster
- Sit out by a campfire
- Eat fresh sweet corn
So far, I've only checked off one of those, but oh was that some good corn. Baronner's Farm Market in Hollidaysburg, PA picks it fresh at dawn, before the heat of the day can ruin the flavor. You need to get there in the morning, because it sells at shortly after lunch. Read the sign and follow the instructions. Cooked that day, the resulting cobs are explosions of sweet North American goodness. Hallelujah to the maize! It's not terrible on day two, but nothing compares to corn picked and eaten on the same day.
We only bought a dozen ears and the when the delightful corn matron told me the price was $5, I freaked out. My parents apologized for the high prices, misinterpreting my utter disbelief at how cheap it was. The same bag would be $10 at Whole Foods and not near as good. If anyone as luck at a farm market, let me know.
