CANADIAN CORN

We often think of wheat as being the Canadian staple. Corn is grown across the country too.
Throughout the summer a drive anywhere north, east, west of the GTA reveals farms with many corn fields.

In my immediate area, just north of Toronto, the Huron Nation lived hundreds of years ago. They were long gone in the area when the white man arrived ( 1790). Corn was a staple food for them. They would live in an area for about 12 years until the soil was quite leeched then found a new location. Their homes were long houses not the teepees often depicted for Native Canadians. There have been several archeological digs in the area that have revealed their history. In 1649 they were almost wiped out by the Iroquois. Regrouping with other Native nations in the late 1600's, the land in Southern Ontario was reclaimed by the Confederacy of several nations. In the Midland area there are historic sites honouring the Hurons. The history and story is very interesting. One day we can discuss it more.

In one of our many summer drives, Adolph and I stopped at a roadside farm- Willowtree farm- just west of Port Parry. We bought some brocoli, cauliflower and of course a few cobs of corn. Freshly picked corn is so good with some butter and a little salt. I just eat mine with a bit of butter though. After husking,  we still boil our cobs but some people like to leave the husk and pick it on the barbecue to steam. August is the time for a good corn roast. Corn is just a welcome addition to any meal throughout the week. The taste of the "Peaches n Cream type" is delicious. Do you like corn on the cob? Does it become an August staple for you? Take a drive to your local farm and buy some!