"Nancy2" > wrote in message
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> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> "Dave Smith" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Caesar wrote:
>> >
>> >> Again, I need your help.
>> >>
>> >> On Friday I am going to my dad's house and we are going to make lunch
>> >> together, using your suggestions for salmon patties.
>> >>
>> >> He just called me and said his buddy dropped off some fresh corn on
>> >> the cob, but my dad does not know how long to boil it. It will be
>> >> probably 2-4 ears of corn. Your suggestions and should one add salt to
>> >> the water.
>> >>
>> >> We are planning on having the salmon patties, cole slaw, fresh corn on
>> >> the cob (lots of butter!) and fresh sliced tomatoes. This should be
>> >> fun!
>> >>
>> >
>> > Eight minutes should do it. When I used to boil it I salted the water.
>> > I
>> > prefer to grill it now.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>> He should try a bite at 2-3 minutes. The cooking time depends very much
>> on
>> the variety of corn, as well as its condition, which depends on a number
>> of
>> factors which cannot be predicted, or factored into a rigid cooking
>> formula.
>
> You're right about that - I should have thought of it - I like the
> old-fashion all-yellow corn the best, and it takes a little longer to
> cook than the new type silver queen or whatever that's called.
>
> N.
>

On a related note, I was picking through green beans at the store last week,
and the old lady next to me asked how I was going to cook them. I told her.
Then, she held up some large "all purpose potatoes" and said "I like to put
the beans in the pot and boil them with the potatoes. They take about the
same time, you know?"

Can you imagine those green beans? :-)