Summer ends on a sweet note with fresh corn

I grew up in the southern thumb if Michigan. My neighborhood didn’t have sidewalks and corner stores – we experienced budding childhood in between cornfields and cow farms. It wasn’t uncommon for kids to drive around at night and steal ears of corn, fresh and ripe from the towering stalks.

The summer treat is no stranger to me and while my favorite way to enjoy it remains a simple boil in some sugar water, there are many new ways I incorporate the staple in my diet today.

For the basics, I must have some quality cob holders. These rubber handles with strong stainless steel prongs make it super simple to hold hot corn fresh from the pot. These heat-resistant holders from OXO are non-slip and come in a set of eight – enough for a family of four.

If oven roasting is your style, a silicone brush is a must. Simply place cobs on a baking sheet, brush with melted butter, season liberally and bake until tender with golden brown spots. This silicone brush is heat resistant and holds onto whatever sauce or baste you are using. The silicone bristles remove for easy cleaning and the rosewood handle is easy to hold.

For something a little different, consider fire roasted corn salsa. It sounds complicated, but this multi-use dish is as easy as it gets. For this project there are two must-haves that I recommend: a corn peeler and a strawberry huller. The peeler makes sense; roast the corn and then easily remove the kernels. But a strawberry huller? Good salsa means good tomatoes, which if you’re like me, are not the easiest to dice. Using a strawberry huller makes it real easy to remove the pit. These simple tools will make crafting your own salsa a cinch.

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