Sweet corn at markets spurs passion and debate
Readers explore farmers market sweet corn urging handpicked ears, peak ripeness, and freshness. Experts discuss teosinte origins, Laughnan breeding, GMO debates, and taste vs canning. Culinary notes highlight raw Ears and bright recipes. succotash and chowder showcase day-fresh corn’s cuisine appeal.
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Jeff Kelly
Chino
Calif
Linois
John Laughnan
Monsanto
Laughnan
Kelly
Neelima Sinha
University of California
Davis
Farmers Market
Mary Sue Milliken
Susan Femger
Jeremy Lee
Blue Print Cafe
London
Lee
James Beard
America
Just a cook Rachel Ray adjusts to TV fame
Profile of Rachel Ray star of Food Network shows including 40 a Day and 30 Minute Meals. Describes her solo filming style, humble beginnings as a gourmet buyer in Albany, and rise to ubiquity while longing for audience interaction and social cooking moments.
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Rachael Ray
Food Network
Ray
Bluxen
Cowan & Label
Albany N.Y
Today Show
al Roker
Emeril Lagasse
Jamie Oliver
Adirondacks
U.S
New Yorker
Hawaii
Next-Loor
Corn Chowder Recipe Summary
Three ears corn prepared with bacon butter onions and potatoes form a rich chowder base. Simmered with chicken stock turmeric garlic powder and cornstarch then finished with heavy cream and chives for subtle herbal brightness.
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Jasper White
Scribner
Avocado Corn Relish and Creamed Cranberry Beans Duo
Readable recipe fragments describe an avocado corn relish with roasted poblano peppers and a vinaigrette, plus a cranberry bean and corn cream dish. Ingredients list includes avocados, corn, peppers, onions, herbs, and olive oil, with notes on serving and storage.
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