Every summer Iowans are faced with a decision: How to cook sweet corn? Should you be boiling? Grilling? Microwaving? And even when a method is selected, there are still variations. Husk on, husk off, ...

The secret to perfect sweet corn, aka edible sunshine, is time. As in don't waste any buying it or eating it once you've made your purchase. Immediately after picking corn's sugars begin to turn to ...

We all have fond memories of eating corn on the cob at picnics and grill-outs. It’s a favorite for everyone, especially during the summer months when corn is available fresh. Now when you reach for ...

For the past two weeks, I’ve been on vacation on the East Coast. The first part took me to upstate New York, where every road displayed a giant sign exclaiming “Sweet Corn!” From where I could ...

Grilling shucked corn (that you’ve brushed with melted butter before placing on the grill) amplifies the intrinsic sweetness and richness of the corn while also adding an extra level of flavor with ...

If you’ve ever stopped at Buc-ee’s on a road trip, you know exactly what Beaver Nuggets are. They’re sweet, crunchy, buttery ...

Piled high with what old-timers called roasting ears, the white pickup from Webbers Falls parked under a canopy recently in Coweta, Okla., where I am spending several weeks with family. The end of ...

Editor's note: This article was originally published in 2015 and was updated in 2024. Every summer Iowans are faced with a decision: How to cook sweet corn? Should you be boiling? Grilling?