Corn is one of summer’s simplest pleasures. That being said, it generates plenty of debate—how to pick it, how to clean it, how to cook it and how to eat it. I would wager to say that there aren’t many wrong answers to any of those questions—it’s more about what you prefer—but if you’re looking for a few tips to perfect your corn game, read on.
Ugly produce, misfit produce, whatever you want to call it: Those misshapen, bumpy, sometimes holey fruits and vegetables can taste just as good as their more pristine cousins. At farmers markets, they’re typically referred to as seconds.
Boettner is the market master for the Irvington Garden Club, which means she manages the Irvington Farmers Market that takes place from noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays in Ellenberger Park.
As farmers markets have grown increasingly popular in Indianapolis, relationships among vendors, restaurants and foodies have taken root across the city.
