Corn for summer fun!
Corn for Summer Fun! 🌽☀️
Nothing says summer quite like fresh corn! Whether it’s served at a backyard cookout, family gathering, or alongside your favorite summer meal, corn is one of those vegetables that brings a little fun to the table.
At Bunny’s Love Farm, we love growing seasonal produce that families can enjoy together. Fresh corn is a summertime favorite that is delicious, versatile, and provides valuable nutrients too.
🌽 What Makes Corn Good for You?
Corn provides carbohydrates, which are an important source of energy for the body. It also contains fiber and nutrients such as vitamin C, folate, potassium, and several B vitamins.
Corn also contains plant compounds called carotenoids, including lutein and zeaxanthin.
When served with other vegetables and a source of protein, corn can be part of a colorful, balanced summer meal.
Fun Ways to Enjoy Fresh Corn
Corn doesn’t have to be limited to corn on the cob! There are plenty of ways to enjoy it throughout the summer.
Try fresh corn:
🌽 Grilled right on the cob
🥗 Cut from the cob and added to salads
🌮 Added to tacos and burritos
🍅 Mixed with fresh tomatoes for salsa
🫑 Combined with peppers and onions
🍲 Added to soups and chowders
🥘 Mixed into casseroles
🧈 Boiled and served warm with your favorite seasonings
Farm tip: Fresh corn is naturally flavorful, so try experimenting with herbs, spices, lime juice, or a little seasoning instead of relying only on butter and salt.
How to Store Fresh Corn
Fresh corn is best enjoyed soon after harvesting.
If you’re not preparing it right away, keep your corn refrigerated. Leaving the husks on until you’re ready to prepare it can also help protect the kernels.
Before cooking, remove the husks and silk and rinse the corn under clean running water.
🌽☀️ Summer Grilled Corn
Fire up the grill! This easy recipe is perfect for summer cookouts and family gatherings.
Ingredients
4 ears of fresh corn
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Black pepper to taste
Fresh lime wedges
Chopped parsley or cilantro, optional
Directions
Remove the husks and silk from the corn.
Rinse the corn under clean running water.
Lightly brush each ear with olive oil.
Sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
Place the corn on a medium-hot grill.
Turn occasionally until the kernels are tender and lightly charred.
Remove from the grill and squeeze a little fresh lime juice over the top.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
Serve it hot and enjoy!
Make Corn Part of Your Summer Fun! ☀️
Fresh seasonal produce gives families a great reason to get together, cook, and try something new.
Have the kids help shuck the corn. Try grilling it for your next cookout. Cut the kernels from leftover corn and make a colorful salad the next day. Summer produce can be both nutritious and fun.
At Bunny’s Love Farm, we’re proud to grow food that brings fresh flavor from our farm to your family’s table.
So fire up the grill, gather the family, and enjoy one of summer’s favorites—fresh corn! 🌽☀️
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