The calendar says Autumn 2013 is officially here and the chill in the air (along with the frost the last few mornings) means we can't deny it.
Thanks to all of you who stopped by Dorisdale Farm for corn this corn season and to those who stopped by virtually too! Before long we'll be pulling out the seed catalogues and deciding what bounty the next growing season will bring.
We must say that one of our favourite things about corn season is visiting and catching up with neighbours (new and old!) who we don't see often enough. The Doris kids also love hearing stories about Grandma and Poppa Doris - Ella was tickled to hear this summer that she looks just like Grandma Bernadette did as a girl!
We look forward to seeing you all in 2014!
Sunday, 22 September 2013
Saturday, 31 August 2013
There Can Never Be Too Much Corn!
We have corn lovers in our house.
I think it might be a combined case of genetics and environment. The Doris Family has eaten A LOT of sweet corn over the years here at Dorisdale. Now, I must make a confession. According to Peter I didn't know what good corn was pre-Doris. For me, the riper and starchier the better...and I even remember a few times snacking on cow corn because we just couldn't wait any longer for our first feed!
Our kids are definitely following in the family tradition - they can't get enough! They're happy to eat a few cobs of corn twice a day...and have even been caught sampling a cob or 2 at breakfast with Peter. They're following Grandma Bernadette's saying, "You can't sell something you haven't eaten!".
The kids have been doing sales today. That has left me (with assorted help between customers) for other corn projects. We have jars of Corn Zucchini Relish cooling, bags of Aunt Sara's Freezer Corn freezing for a winter treat (see below), Corn Bread ready to eat (baked by Maggie) and even a big pot of Mexican Rice with Corn (and some extra zucchini) simmering for dinner. And Liam is snacking on crackers with Corn Relish as I type! Claire googled a Corn and Feta Salad she wants to make tomorrow.
I still have a few dozen corn on the kitchen counter waiting to be made into something else. Maybe some plain blanched corn for black bean salad?
If you have a favourite recipe, send it our way! Post it here or on our Facebook page - search Dorisdale Farm or click on https://www.facebook.com/DorisdaleFarm.
And don't forget to drop by for corn...time is running out!
Aunt Sara's Freezer Corn (thinking of her today!)
10 cups corn (raw, cut off cob)
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
6 tsp sugar
Bring to boil in pot and let simmer for 2 minutes. Cool and bag into preferred servings sizes to enjoy!
I think it might be a combined case of genetics and environment. The Doris Family has eaten A LOT of sweet corn over the years here at Dorisdale. Now, I must make a confession. According to Peter I didn't know what good corn was pre-Doris. For me, the riper and starchier the better...and I even remember a few times snacking on cow corn because we just couldn't wait any longer for our first feed!
Our kids are definitely following in the family tradition - they can't get enough! They're happy to eat a few cobs of corn twice a day...and have even been caught sampling a cob or 2 at breakfast with Peter. They're following Grandma Bernadette's saying, "You can't sell something you haven't eaten!".
The kids have been doing sales today. That has left me (with assorted help between customers) for other corn projects. We have jars of Corn Zucchini Relish cooling, bags of Aunt Sara's Freezer Corn freezing for a winter treat (see below), Corn Bread ready to eat (baked by Maggie) and even a big pot of Mexican Rice with Corn (and some extra zucchini) simmering for dinner. And Liam is snacking on crackers with Corn Relish as I type! Claire googled a Corn and Feta Salad she wants to make tomorrow.
I still have a few dozen corn on the kitchen counter waiting to be made into something else. Maybe some plain blanched corn for black bean salad?
If you have a favourite recipe, send it our way! Post it here or on our Facebook page - search Dorisdale Farm or click on https://www.facebook.com/DorisdaleFarm.
And don't forget to drop by for corn...time is running out!
Aunt Sara's Freezer Corn (thinking of her today!)
10 cups corn (raw, cut off cob)
3 cups water
1 tsp salt
6 tsp sugar
Bring to boil in pot and let simmer for 2 minutes. Cool and bag into preferred servings sizes to enjoy!
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