Some ceremonial executive duties are carried out by a symbolic head of stateâa hereditary king or queen in a democratic constitutional monarchy, such as Great Britain, Japan, Norway, or Spain, or an elected president or chancellor in a democratic constitutional republic such as Germany, Italy, or Latvia.
Rinse entire ear of corn under water briefly. Wrap corn in a paper towel and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cook corn in the microwave oven until hot and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from microwave and let rest for 2 minutes. Remove corn husk.
How to Tell When Sweet Corn Is Ready to Harvest. The silk turns brown when the ears are ready for harvest. Sweet corn takes between 60 and 100 days to mature, but the window when ripe corn is at its prime, sweet flavor doesn't last long. The ears of sweet corn display signs that they are ready for picking. The ripe corn tastes sweetest when cooked shortly after being harvested before the natural sugars convert to starch.