IXTENCO, Mexico — On the slopes of the Malinche volcano, Juan Vargas starts the dawn routine he’s had since childhood, carefully checking stalks of colorful native corn. For years, Vargas worried that ...
The Kuhns family’s motivation for growing white corn stems from making more on every acre. “It’s the highest-value crop,” says J.D. Kuhns. The Arthur, Ill., family pockets an extra 40¢ to 85¢ per ...
The only sound was the rustling of husks, carefully pulled down to save the three strongest for braiding the corn together. This wasn’t just any corn. It was Haudenosaunee White Corn, the seeds ...
For most of us, corn is, well, corn. We grab a bag of frozen kernels, pick up an ear at the farmer's market, or enjoy a bowl of grits without much thought to the subtle nuances between varieties. But ...
• Taste depends on the variety of corn, not the color. Sweet corn, the type grown for people to eat, tends to be yellow or white, and they taste similar. • Freshness is crucial for good flavor—eat ...
Learn how to prepare White Corn soup and the importance of the crop to the Oneida Nation. Travel to the Green Bay area to meet Laura Manthe and Rebecca Webster, cousins and members of the Oneida ...