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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!

Thanks,
Caesar
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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!
>
> Thanks,
> Caesar


You're going to get different opinions on this. I'm the type of person
who likes his vegetables thoroughly cooked i.e. things like green beans
should be cooked in pot for at least an hour and seasoned with ham. I
don't believe in dunking vegetables in boiling water for 2 seconds and
then pulling them out and saying they're done. That being said, I like
to drop corn on the cob in boiling water and then turn the heat down to
a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes. Some people will say
all you have to do is drop the corn in boiling water and when the water
returns to a boil the corn is done. It all depends on how you normally
like your vegetables cooked.

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Caesar wrote on 8/10/2006:

> 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.


To my preference, about 3 minutes. Some people prefer to steam. You can

also grill or roast if either of those options appeal to you. I don't
salt the water,
but some people do. Some add a bit of sugar, but I don't do that
either.

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"Caesar" > wrote in message
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> 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!
>
> Thanks,
> Caesar


IMO Steaming is the way to go. If you don't have a steamer, put a 2 inches
of water in a large pot, make some big foil balls and put into the water to
hold the corn up. Easy. 4 to 8 min, depending on the size.


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"Caesar" > wrote in message
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> 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!
>
> Thanks,
> Caesar


You guys have never cooked corn???




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> 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!
>
> Thanks,
> Caesar


My method for boiling born is to place the corn on the cob in a pot of water
with enough water to cover. Then bring it to boil and let it boil about 3-7
minutes (or more depending on whether you like it "al dente" or not). Let
sit uncovered in water for about 10 minutes before serving.

Optional: Add 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to water
before boiling. Do not add salt as it tends to toughen corn.


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In article >,
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!
>
> Thanks,
> Caesar


Boiling COC is a horrible way to treat such a succulent treat!

I nuke it whole in the husk, others grill it same way.

Cook it IN the husk for maximum yummyness!!!

Wal-mark has monster ears for $.25 each right now. I'm enjoying them in
season.......

Just my personal way to do them anyway.

Mom used to boil them years ago. We learnt better after time. ;-d
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OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
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> Boiling COC is a horrible way to treat such a succulent treat!
>
> I nuke it whole in the husk, others grill it same way.
>
> Cook it IN the husk for maximum yummyness!!!


Grilled in the husk - soak the ears in water for about 20 minutes or
so. That way, you don't have to worry about the grill burning any of
the kernels.

Yup, back in the day, microwaves weren't invented yet and men weren't
the grillers they are now. LOL.

I don't have a grill and always put mine in boiling water, but 7 to 10
minutes is WAY too long to cook corn, no matter how you like it.

If you like yours not so "al dente," boiling water will cook them
thoroughly in 1-2 minutes, max. Don't salt the water - it's better if
you sprinkle salt and pepper on the cooked ears after smearing them
with butter. That way, each diner can control their own salt.

N.

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"Caesar" > wrote in message
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> 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!
>
> Thanks,
> Caesar

=================
This is so simple and always good;
I husk the corn, hold it under the faucet to wet it;
wrap each ear of corn in waxed paper twisting the ends;
then microwave 2 minutes per ear of corn.
So if you are cooking four ears of corn; it would take eight minutes to cook
four ears of corn in the microwave. It always comes out great.


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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.





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> 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.


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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> "Dave Smith" > wrote in message
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> > 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.

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"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? :-)


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JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> 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? :-)


I don't know about large potatoes but green beans cooked with small
round potatoes are good. Green beans and corn mixed together are good
too.

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"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> 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!
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Caesar

>
> Boiling COC is a horrible way to treat such a succulent treat!
>
> I nuke it whole in the husk, others grill it same way.
>
> Cook it IN the husk for maximum yummyness!!!
>
> Wal-mark has monster ears for $.25 each right now. I'm enjoying them in
> season.......
>
> Just my personal way to do them anyway.
>
> Mom used to boil them years ago. We learnt better after time. ;-d
> --


We nuke ours, too, Kat. About 4 to 4.5 minutes, in the husk, let cool for
about 5 to 10 minutes (whenever you remember to take it out) and it peels
like a dream. Silk and all.

kili




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"JoeSpareBedroom" > wrote in message
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> "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 absolutely correct, Joe. It depends on the type, how old, etc.
White seems to take the least amount of time, where the large, gold kernels
take longer, IMO.

kili


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> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> 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? :-)

>
> I don't know about large potatoes but green beans cooked with small
> round potatoes are good. Green beans and corn mixed together are good
> too.
>


The potatoes this lady had in her hand were pretty large. I think she was
from the "boil everything until it's pudding" generation.


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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!


Aren't you glad you asked here where all the possibilities are given as
gospel even though they differ wildly from one another? So far, the
answers a

How To Cook Corn

1. Boil
10 minutes
3 minutes
3 to 7 minutes, plus 10 minutes sitting in hot water
1 to 2 minutes, max
8 minutes

1a. Steam
4 to 8 minutes, depending on size

2. Nuke
in husk (unknown time or power)
4 to 4.5 minutes in husk (unknown quantity -- perhaps per ear)
remove husk under water, wrap in wax paper, nuke 2 minutes per
ear

3. Grill
in husk after soaking in water (unknown time or heat level)

And the winners, in my no-better-than-anyone-else's-opinion a

"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.
and
"It depends on the type, how old, etc.
White seems to take the least amount of time, where the large, gold
kernels
take longer, IMO."

I agree with the last comment, too. The white corn is some form of
supersweet hybrid, which both retains its sweetness longer after being
picked and cooks to tenderness faster than the traditional yellow corn.
-aem

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> > hit the crackpipe and declared:
>>
>>You're going to get different opinions on this. I'm the type of person
>>who likes his vegetables thoroughly cooked i.e. things like green beans
>>should be cooked in pot for at least an hour and seasoned with ham. I
>>don't believe in dunking vegetables in boiling water for 2 seconds and
>>then pulling them out and saying they're done.

>
> So in other words, you just like eating mush.


with ham!


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>> So in other words, you just like eating mush.

>
> --



They don't turn to mush.

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> 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!
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Caesar

>
> You're going to get different opinions on this. I'm the type of
> person who likes his vegetables thoroughly cooked i.e. things like
> green beans should be cooked in pot for at least an hour and seasoned
> with ham. I don't believe in dunking vegetables in boiling water for
> 2 seconds and then pulling them out and saying they're done. That
> being said, I like to drop corn on the cob in boiling water and then
> turn the heat down to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
> Some people will say all you have to do is drop the corn in boiling
> water and when the water returns to a boil the corn is done. It all
> depends on how you normally like your vegetables cooked.


I don't like green beans cooked to death, but I'm with you regarding the
dunk it and call it done thing. Might as well just eat them raw. What was
that movie? War Games. "This corn is raw!" Isn't it wonderful! You can
just taste the vitamins! Can't we cook the corn and take some pills?

I'd boil the ears of corn 5 minutes depending on the size of and number of
ears. I really enjoy it roasted on the grill. I'll give Kat's suggestion
for nuking them a try the next time I buy corn on the cob.

Jill


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In article >,
"kilikini" > wrote:

> > Boiling COC is a horrible way to treat such a succulent treat!
> >
> > I nuke it whole in the husk, others grill it same way.
> >
> > Cook it IN the husk for maximum yummyness!!!
> >
> > Wal-mark has monster ears for $.25 each right now. I'm enjoying them in
> > season.......
> >
> > Just my personal way to do them anyway.
> >
> > Mom used to boil them years ago. We learnt better after time. ;-d
> > --

>
> We nuke ours, too, Kat. About 4 to 4.5 minutes, in the husk, let cool for
> about 5 to 10 minutes (whenever you remember to take it out) and it peels
> like a dream. Silk and all.
>
> kili


Works a treat and no pot to clean..... ;-)

Corn is in season right now so we've really been enjoying it!
Wal-mart had hyooge ears 4 for $1.00 this week and they are excellent.
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Caesar > wrote:
> 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.



Make sure the corn is in the fridge until you're ready for it.
I put mine in cold water, lightly salted, and bring it to a boil.
That's all. Remove from heat and from water.
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>> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>>> 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? :-)

>>
>> I don't know about large potatoes but green beans cooked with small
>> round potatoes are good. Green beans and corn mixed together are good
>> too.
>>

>
> The potatoes this lady had in her hand were pretty large. I think she was
> from the "boil everything until it's pudding" generation.
>


Cooking green beans for a long time (say, a couple of hours)
with salt pork, potatoes, onion, and red pepper is a time
honored way of preparing them for folks from the south.

I grew up in southern Indiana, which, if you're familiar with
it, is really "Northern Kentucky" which is practically the
south. Just about every Sunday my grandmother would
make fried chicken and serve it with long cooked green
beans as well as other stuff.

When cooked long, the beans are resurected as an entirely
different dish.


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>>>
>>> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>>>> 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? :-)
>>>
>>> I don't know about large potatoes but green beans cooked with small
>>> round potatoes are good. Green beans and corn mixed together are good
>>> too.
>>>

>>
>> The potatoes this lady had in her hand were pretty large. I think she was
>> from the "boil everything until it's pudding" generation.
>>

>
> Cooking green beans for a long time (say, a couple of hours)
> with salt pork, potatoes, onion, and red pepper is a time
> honored way of preparing them for folks from the south.
>
> I grew up in southern Indiana, which, if you're familiar with
> it, is really "Northern Kentucky" which is practically the
> south. Just about every Sunday my grandmother would
> make fried chicken and serve it with long cooked green
> beans as well as other stuff.
>
> When cooked long, the beans are resurected as an entirely
> different dish.
>


Well, this is upstate NY. We are south of Canada, though. And, exume sounds
like a more appropriate word than resurrect. :-)


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> > When cooked long, the beans are resurected as an entirely
> > different dish.
> >

>
> Well, this is upstate NY. We are south of Canada, though. And, exume sounds
> like a more appropriate word than resurrect. :-)


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> Again, I need your help.
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> 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!
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> Thanks,
> Caesar


Ok, I use a pasta pot for my corn on the cob with the strainer insert. I
put the corn in the insert and fill with water as hot as it runs. Remove
the insert with the corn and put the water on to boil. When it boils I
drop in the corn in the insert and put the timer on for 5 minutes. Leave
the heat on high. I have gas.

Take corn out onto a large heavy cotton tea towel and wrap up.

then just butter and salt and dig in. We've been eating corn for 2 weeks
picked fresh each morning.



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>> Oh pshaw, on Thu 10 Aug 2006 02:18:55p, meant to say...
>>
>> >
>> > JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>> >> 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? :-)
>> >
>> > I don't know about large potatoes but green beans cooked with small
>> > round potatoes are good. Green beans and corn mixed together are
>> > good
>> > too.
>> >

>>
>> Green beans and potatoes is a "standard" southern side dish, in which
>> the
>> green beans are not meant to be "tender-crisp". It's very good if done

> well.
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> =====================
> I like my green beans cooked to the soft stage also. I can't stand them
> when they are hard; ok for tender crisp in a salad, but not with mashed
> pots.
>>

>
>

That's one of my pet peeves at "good" restaurants. The veggies are
undercooked. I do NOT like cruncy broccoli or carrots or beans.....
Unless they are in a stir fry.



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> 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.


The white corn we get here in the bay area doesn't need anything but a
bit of a warm-up. We don't boil it, we nuke it just until good and warm
(time depends on how many ears). Doesn't need butter, salt, or anything.

Isaac
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