Jul. 31—Is there anything more summer-like than munching on a freshly prepared ear of corn, all sweet and buttered? Right now is the time to indulge in this crop, one we look forward to for months.

Whether you’re vegan, dairy-sensitive, or just happen to notice someone abandoned an avocado skin with some good green stuff left inside, you should “butter” your corn with avocado remains.

If using cornbread, preheat oven to 375°. Scatter cornbread on a small rimmed baking sheet. Bake cornbread crumbs until dry and lightly toasted in spots, about 10 minutes. Let crumbs cool on ...

Using corn holders stuck into each end of the cob is helpful. There are also folks who, using a knife, cut the prepared corn cob into 4-5 "wheels," something youngsters especially like.

“We’d pick up fresh corn and take it to my grandfather’s house,” she says. “It got boiled and served with butter, salt and pepper, and fresh tomatoes. It was a sweet meal.” In August, Strecker opened ...