JournalNow.com: Veggin' Out

Contrary to a popular stereotype, vegetarians are not all champions of self-denial, pathetically munching a sprout on the sidelines while watching the omnivores have all the culinary fun. Instead, the vegetarians we know love good food and know where to get it. They aren't about to settle for a bland meal, either at home or at a restaurant.

Quick corn

My parents recently taught me a great way to prepare corn on the cob in the microwave. It’s quick, the corn comes out perfectly tasty, and the kitchen isn’t heated up by a boiling pot of water. Here’s how:

Dampen a paper towel with water and wring it out. Then unfold it and wrap the damp towel around your shucked ear of corn. Put it into the microwave for 2 minutes on high. Then, unwrap it and enjoy!

As I’ve said before, corn on the cob is at its best when spread with a small amount of umeboshi plum paste. Now, that’s a taste of summer.

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By Julie Harris on 07/31/2007 (10:15 pm)