On 09/04/2011 6:19 PM, Nad R wrote:

>
> Incorrect, my momma taught me to sample the grapes when I was very young
> Momma was smart, at least I never bought sour grapes and complained about
> it.
> A sucker born every minute and I bet you paid top dollar for them sour
> grapes.
>
> Also to add, I also tear the tops of corn husk to see if the tips of the
> ears are full and not brown. If corn was not perfect i put it back. Mamma
> taught me well
>


I hate it when people tear the tops off born. I prefer my corn on the
cob to be BBQed in the husk. I I can judge the quality of the cob by
feeling through the husk at the tips. I don't want cobs that have been
ripped open. AFAIAC, a cob that has had the ends pulled open is a ruined
cob.