Not something I would expect to say in the middle of a 90-plus-degree heat wave, but that's just what we did one fine Sunday evening at the end of July. I'm talking corn, of course, and I had the pleasure of learning a simple and delicious method for freezing those fresh kernals from my dear mother-in-law.
This little project was a family affair that began at a local farm where the boys picked up the freshest corn and brought it home to schuck immediately. Everyone was in on the action...
Once all the husks and silk are removed from the cobs, it was time to cut off the kernals.
The cut kernals are then measured into ziploc bags: I used 4 cups corn per quart-size bag and added 1 cup ice water, 2 TBSP sugar and 1 tsp salt.
Seal and freeze flat. We ended up with 28 quart-size bags and 4 very happy children... I've been hearing for years now that Grandma's corn is the best (and it is), and now I will never have an excuse to serve the store-bought variety again. For me, the sweetest part of this memory is being included in a tradition that has been passed down for generations... and will continue to be.
Completely unrelated to corn, but equally noteworthy was the sewing project Norma and Bella embarked on that same weekend. Bella was given the pattern and fabric as a birthday gift back in March... sadly, Bella and I both needed assistance for this acitivity, and we decided to wait for our favorite instructor to help complete it.
Not one, but two fabulous skirts... and two very pleased girls to wear them. Thank you, Grandma!
