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.
The best way to cook corn on the cob is so simple. Wash the corn, with the husk still on. For two ears, place on a plate, in the microwave. Cook at high for 6 minutes. Remove the husk. If the corn is fresh and locally grown you do not need butter or salt.