City Orientation Walk, Odessa Image by Dezidor on Wikimedia under Creative Commons License. You can follow this self-guided walking tour to explore the attractions listed below.
Just before cooking, husk the corn, pull off the silky threads, and cut out any blemishes with a pointed knife. Drop the corn into a large pot filled with boiling salted water. Cover the pot and let the water return to a boil again, then turn off the heat and keep the pot covered. After about 5 minutes, remove enough ears for a first serving. You can keep the remaining corn warm in the water for another 10 minutes without its becoming tough. Serve with lots of butter and salt.
Prepare the ears of corn Do not remove the husks or silks from the ears of corn. A damp paper towel or tea towel can be wrapped around the ears of corn for added moisture during cooking. Cook the ears of corn Place the corn in the microwave, and cook on high for approximately two to four minutes per ear, depending upon the wattage of the oven.