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Getting Crazy About Corn | Did You Know…

August 2, 2016 By marketeditor

Photos by Pattie Garrett

Did you know that sweet corn is a vegetable, a grain, and a fruit?

Butternut Ridge Corn Photo by Pattie Garrett
Butternut Ridge Corn

According to ActiveChefs, a Canadian not-for-profit organization, the seeds of a cob of corn fit the definition of vegetable because the product is harvested for eating. Corn qualifies as a grain because it is grown from a dry seed of a grass species, and its botanical definition makes it a fruit. Regardless, however, of what it is called, corn serves as a carbohydrate similar to peas and lima beans.

Now that we have that out of the way, let’s look at corn.

It’s in season now and available from several vendors at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market. As a relatively short-season crop, corn comes with many delights and multiple myths as to how best to enjoy it. Some say it can be eaten raw, straight off the cob. Others advocate removing the cobs from their green husks and letting them cook in boiling water for five to eight minutes, or cooking it in a microwave oven for three to five minutes. Still others eschew the pot of boiling water and insist that the only way to enjoy upstate New York’s sweetest corn is to toss it on a grill husks and all for several minutes.

ActiveChefs, whose mission is to promote fresh and healthy eating among children, advocates all of these approaches. The point is savoring the sweetness before the sugars within each kernel start to turn starchy.

Which, of course, brings up another corn tale. Is it really best to get your pot of water boiling and then race out to the garden (or farmers’ market) to grab your corn? Well, according the website GardeningKnowHow.com, the timing is not that critical. Corn doesn’t lose its flavor quite that quickly. However, the sugars do start converting to starches as soon as the cobs are picked so if you buy it at the Saratoga Farmers’ Market on Wednesday afternoon or Saturday morning, it will taste best eaten on those respective nights for dinner. It can keep up to a week, if refrigerated, and it can be frozen either on the cob or off, for later consumption.


 

Photo by Pattie Garrett

Summer Market Salad

Author: adapted from David Lebovitz
Serves: 6
Ingredients

• 2 ears of fresh corn
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 cucumber, peeled, sliced in quarters
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil
• Freshly ground black pepper

Vinaigrette:
• 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 shallot, peeled and minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 Tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
1. Shuck the corn and remove it from the cob.
2. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half.
3. Peel the avocado, remove the pit and dice into small pieces.
4. Slice the cucumbers into quarters.
5. Combine the corn, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, and basil into serving bowl and season with pepper.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, shallots, salt and olive oil.
7. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently mix together.Nutrition Information
Calories: 200 Fat: 18 g Saturated fat: 2 g Carbohydrates: 11 g Sodium: 436 mg Fiber: 3 g Protein: 2 g Cholesterol: 0

Filed Under: Did You Know, News, Seasonal Recipes Tagged With: Did You Know, Saratoga Farmers' Market Recipes, Vegetable Facts

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Have you tried any of @nettlemeadowfarm's newest S Have you tried any of @nettlemeadowfarm's newest Schroon Moon spreadable cow's cheeses yet? Go for savory or sweet with 5 different flavors. Pick some up at this Saturday's market - we'll be open 9:30am - 1:30pm at the Wilton Mall food court!
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Starting off the week with another MCM (Market Cru Starting off the week with another MCM (Market Crush Monday!) This week we talked to Kim from Mugzy’s Barkery who brings healthy, locally made dog treats to the market. 
 
1. How did Mugzy’s Barkery get started? 
My sister Jaime started the business just over 5 years ago to have a healthier treat option to give her beloved Olde English Bulldog, Mugzy. Our treats are all natural and organic, providing a healthy alternative to mass-produced treats for caring dog parents. 
 
 2. What’s your favorite part about vending at the market?
Definitely getting to see all the dogs! The funny thing is I know all our regular customer’s dogs by name, not the owners. 
 
3. What are your most popular treat flavors?
Pumpkin paws (grain-free biscuits) and the pupcakes (a bite-sized treat) are really popular with the dogs but we also have flavors like PB cookie cups, apple cheddar training treats, banana buddies and more, so something to fit any pup’s tastes!
 
The PB cookie cups have been tried and approved by our market assistant’s dog, Lacey! 
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No need for an international flight when you can j No need for an international flight when you can journey around the world at the market! 🌍 Between Italian, Mediterranean, and Ukrainian, our vendors bring some of their best home cuisines to the market.
 
Have you tried My Dacha's Ukrainian food yet? Choose from lots of delicious options like pierogies, stuffed cabbage, kielbasa, or opt for sweet crepes. 🥟🤤 (If you've tried their food, what's your favorite?!)

We're open this Saturday, 9:30am - 1:30pm at the Wilton Mall food court!
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