Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. ~1 Corinthians 12:12
I love how God has given each of us unique talents and gifts that we can share with others and use for His service and glory. Anyone who has followed my blog for any length of time knows that Danny is an excellent chef. That doesn't happen by accident or happenstance. He spends many hours perusing cooking sites on YouTube for new ideas and inspiration, and when one seems worth trying, he's all over it!
Probably our favorite thing about summer is the prevalence of fresh sweet corn at the market. Whenever I taste it, I'm transported back in time to when I'd ride with my grandmother to roadside stands in the country to select what promised to be the best, most tender ears for a family feast. When I was older, I learned how to shuck the corn in preparation to boil it. That was not an easy task considering one had to meticulously remove not just the husks, but also the stubborn silks stuck in between the kernels.
When Danny discovers this simple method to clean an ear of corn, I am beside myself! Some creative chef discovers that if you microwave the whole cob for four minutes (per ear), removing the husk is miraculously easy. Here is the process:
After the corn is microwaved (yes, it's HOT!), cut the stalk remainder off.
Grab the ear by the top, and slowly squeeze it out of the husk.
And, voila! A completely clean ear of corn is revealed!
Not only is it cooked and ready to eat, but the kernels can be added to other veggies for a combo dish, as Danny has done in the photo at the top of this page.
And all because one person decides to share this technique with others. His or her special gift is now something that can improve the culinary skills of chefs all over the world. How wonderful is that?
God never meant for us to hoard our gifts from Him, but to use them to His glory with a servant's heart.
I, for one, am glad this person didn't hesitate to do just that!
Amen!
Thank you, Martha. What a brilliant idea. We like corn. Often over here they are sold already prepared - i.e. no husk.
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It is a brilliant idea, Victor, and I was so happy to share it here. Interesting fact about your corn being pre-shucked before you buy it. Wow!
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Wow! Who knew?
ReplyDeleteAs Paul Harvey would have said, "Now, you know the rest of the story." :)
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Oh my word, Martha! I am so going to do this. We've not bought fresh corn on the cob in years and years b/c the process was so tedious ... resulting in 'someone' becoming cantankerous (lol). Thank you both, and have a most blessed day!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to know this info was helpful to you, Myra! Enjoy eating fresh corn once again. :)
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Dearest Martha Jane,
ReplyDeleteThat is a very clever trick indeed!
Glad Danny caught this and so you can enjoy your delicious summer meals.
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Mariette
I'm so glad he caught it, too, Mariette, and I'm so happy I could share this with you all.
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DeleteI had no idea you could put a whole ear of corn in the microwave. My husband also spends some time looking up recipes etc. I have been his "Guinea pig" for some time now, some good and some bad ideas, LOL. Have a beautiful day friend.
ReplyDeleteUntil Danny discovered this method, Linda, I had no idea either. So glad to share it with all y'all!
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Cool! Thank you for the tip, Martha and Danny. :) Love and blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteYou are so welcome, Trudy! Hope this method works for you.
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Glad it was shared and shared again. The memory of being with your grandmother and going to roadside stands is priceless. It's amazing the stories we remember when we do something that recalls an experience. Have a wonderful day, Martha.
ReplyDeleteYes, Bill, those memories are priceless, and I treasure the moments when another experience brings them to mind, as you mentioned. This little method is definitely worth the sharing!
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I have seen that trick a few times but have never tried it. Next time I get corn on the cob, I will do it!! Thanks to your and Danny for the reminders!!
ReplyDeleteNow is the time to try it for sure, Terri, as the stores still have fresh sweet corn. Let me know how it works for you!
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I've prepared sweet corn in the microwave, husk and all, and found the silk comes off much more easily, but didn't know about the "squeeze method!" Will try that next time. Might get one more batch of fresh corn before a local farm stops bringing produce to sell at a nearby nursery. / I too am blessed to have a husband who enjoys cooking. He even cleans up after himself!
ReplyDeleteWow, Nancy, another lucky lady whose husband enjoys cooking! Danny will clean up behind himself really well, but I insist on taking care of the dirty dishes, pots and pans. The man deserves a break! Let me know it the squeezing works out for you.
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Interesting post, although I am not a fan of corn
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It's great to learn from the experiences and knowledge of others. Making sure we are learning the right things from the right folks is just as important though. Some great thoughts today Ms. Martha. It's always better when we work together, isn't it ma'am?
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How wonderful to be able to cook corn that way...but do you have to do each ear separately? That might take a while for a crowd, but for just the two of us it wouldn't be bad. I like simple new ideas, and I do love corn on the cob! Thank you for sharing!! Have a blessed week!
ReplyDeleteYes, Pam, I guess it would take a while to do this for a crowd. However, if you shuck it and scrape it off the cob, then add it to a concoction that can be heated up, it could work! It would also be good for just John and you. Hope you'll try it.
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A marvelous trick, Martha 🌽
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I'm so glad you enjoyed this post, Veronica.
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Can't disagree with you Martha on any of this. From the tastiness of an ear of corn (my mouth is watering) to the importance of what God has given us...each other. No where in Scripture are we ever told to keep God's gifts to ourselves. They are to be shared. Good thoughts my friend.
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Thanks for this helpful hint, Martha. Blessings.
ReplyDeleteDiana, I'm so glad you found this post helpful. Let me know some time if it works for you. And thank you so much for the review on Amazon of A Trip, a Tryst and a Terror!
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Bom dia, Martha
ReplyDeleteBelo talento do seu esposo, obrigada por compartilhar, é gratificante ter um coração de servo e deixar ser usado pelo Senhor, um forte abraço.
Nothing better than having a servant's heart, Lucinalva! And yes, Danny is a very talented cook - I'm so fortunate!
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Oh my! I've never heard of this method. I dislike shucking corn, so this could be a gamechanger. :)
ReplyDeleteIt just might be a gamechanger, Lisa. I, too, never liked shucking corn, and this takes all the angst out of it.
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You are blessed with your husband, for sure. Here in the Netherlands we grow corn for cow feed, not the sweet corn to eat :(
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting, Marja. I know farmers here in the US do feed corn to cattle, but it must be the same type that your farmers use. I so love sweet corn!
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We don't eat just a lot cooked "from scratch" but had I known about this trick with the fresh corn, I would have liked that back in the day!
ReplyDeleteIt is an amazing trick, Barbara. Hope you'll try it at some point.
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Did he tried many methods and find the best one finally or suddenly hit upon it? Anyway, he is definitely great!
ReplyDeleteDanny just suddenly hit upon this one, Crane. It's wonderful!
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How inventive! I didn't see that coming, especially that you squeeze the corn out. And great analogy to differing talents and spiritual gifts. I love corn by the way. Thanks, Martha! God bless! Karen Friday
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you enjoyed the post, Karen, and I do hope you'll get the chance to try this method. Nothing like fresh sweet corn!
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Wow--- I'm so late to the party, Martha. In another hectic week I somehow overlooked this. I went back to see if I had missed it or whether you hadn't posted, and I found it.
ReplyDeleteNow, concerning the corn, had actually seen this recently but we haven't had a chance to try it. My first response was to wonder if maybe God could devise a trick to get the best out of me without so much work. Come to think of it, if He did, it might take a little heat and some strategic squeezing and I'd probably not like that. Oh well, maybe I'll refrain from including any kitchen suggestions when it comes to how He decides to serve up whatever nourishment He might decide to put in me. In any case, I love the way you applied a fresh approach to an ordinary task we're all familiar with--a technique Jesus uses all the time.
You never have to apologize for being late to the party, Ron. Better late than never! I'm so glad you gleaned so much from the message here. Will we always like the ways God is shaping us? Probably not, but it is always for our betterment.
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Amen. Regine
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