I really love corn – I remember getting off the bus from school in Delhi and stopping at the guy who was fanning some corn on coals in the street.  We would pick the juiciest one and he would dip a lime in a spicy mix that he never shared and slathered the corn with it.

We would walk home with the lime dripping off our arms and the spices all over our lips – it was the best treat ever.

I try to recreate that in my kitchen often.

It is corn season – it is a short season and you should really eat it whenever you get the chance.

This is the simplest way of preparing it.

If you have a grill – you are lucky – keep the husk on – wet it and put it right on the grill or take off the husk.  You will achieve an amazing smoky flavor.

Since I am not that lucky girl I use my stove top to cook the corn.

Most importantly, I get the corn from the farmer’s market where it was probably picked that morning and is so very sweet.

After you get an even char, season as you please.

I like lemon, salt and cayenne.

The Mexicans put chili pepper and mayonnaise.

There is of course butter.

Whatever you use, try it – its a wonderful healthful snack.

Until I eat again!