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Default Are we (USA) the only ones who eat corn on the cob?


"Michel Boucher" > wrote in message
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> "biig" > wrote in
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>> We have some of the best corn anywhere, here in
>> the "Heart of the Golden Acres" as it's called. about 25 yrs
>> ago peaches and cream variety was introduced and there was no
>> looking back.

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> I bought one type from an organic farmer south of Québec in
> Lotbinière. It was the best damn corn I ever ate...cultivar called
> D'Artagnan. Large grains and a cob about 50% larger than average,
> sweet yet meaty.
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> http://www.brighthub.com/diy/lawn-ga...les/73540.aspx
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The farm stands don't say what variety they have. They are mostly
staffed by students. I'm looking forward to getting some this weekend and
will ask anyway. I haven't seen any all yellow corn for years.....Sharon in
SW Ontario Canada