Florida Sweet Corn
Corn is grown on every continent in the world except Antarctica, and about half of the corn grown in the United States comes from Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. But when it comes to sweet corn, Florida produces some of the sweetest, most tender corn in the country.
Usage: At its season's peak, fresh sweet corn is most often cooked and eaten on the cob. Sweet corn can also be cut off the cob and eaten as a vegetable side dish or added as an ingredient to other dishes, such as soups, stews, casseroles, and salads. Corn can also be cut from the cob, raw or cooked, and preserved by canning or freezing for future use.
Selection: Look for husks that have good green coloring and pale colored silk. To check for freshness, pull husk away from the ear and pierce a kernel with your fingernail. If the kernel releases a slightly cloudy juice it is typically a fresh ear. Steer clear of ears with dented or discolored kernels, or dried or dark colored silk or husks.
Storage: It is best to eat sweet corn as soon as possible. If you must store it, leave corn in the husk and refrigerate as soon as possible. If corn has been husked, place in a plastic bag and store in the refrigerator. Corn that's been cut off the cob can be frozen for 6 months to a year.
Avoid: Avoid buying sweet corn that's spent significant time in high temperatures. This rapidly converts the corn’s sugar to starch, causing it to lose some of its sweet flavor. That's why we rush our ears from the field to the store after harvest.
Florida Tomatoes
A new, naturally-developed tomato has been bred to stay on the vine until fully ripened by Mother Nature, yet remain firm all the way to the store and your kitchen counter. It's the Tasti-Lee, and it has just the right balance of sweet and tangy flavor for an eating experience that will put a smile on your face. (Many people compare these to the tomatoes grown up North in the summer.)
Florida Sweet Corn
Florida sweet corn contains potassium and dietary fiber, and is a good source of vitamin C.
Florida Tomatoes
Florida tomatoes are high in vitamin C, and are also a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin A. They are naturally free of fat and cholesterol, low in sodium, and bursting with bold flavor.
Recipes for Florida Sweet Corn
Quesadilla Bake With Corn and Chile Taco Salad
Recipes for Florida Tomatoes
Tomato-Sherry Pasta and Chicken With Tomato-Artichoke Gratin
Tomato-Crusted Steaks Over Vegetable Ragù
Potato Edamame Soup With Tomato Cheese Toast
Tomato Gnocchi Florentine Soup With Herbed Baguette
