When I was growing up in the valley, I remember lots and lots of cotton fields and citrus orchards... but not many corn fields. Ironically, corn was grown in what is now Arizona by Native Americans centuries ago but as the country expanded westward, corn production slowed dramatically. In more recent times, corn production in Arizona has picked up although the state is not by any means a major producer. However, fields near our home that only ten or fifteen years ago were growing cotton are now growing corn. And I, for one, am loving it!
Local sweet corn is available at farmer's markets, vegetable stands and some grocery stores. My new favorite way to cook it is on the grill.
I enjoy the sweet, melt-in-your-mouth corn on the cob as often as I can during the summer because once summer's over, the corn is too!
I LOVE SUMMER!!!
Don't forget the garlic butter!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Cannot forget the garlic butter!!
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