3 Ways To Eat Corn On The Cob – Is One Better Than The Others?

BBQ season is approaching and we must ask are we eating corn on the cob the right way? This summer staple is the perfect side to almost any dinner, but is the way you consume it the normal way. Here are the 3 ways to eat your corn on the cob, but is 1 of these ways better than the others?

Method 1: The Rotisserie

Using this method the eater is rotating the cob of corn after they bite. Each bite is taken above the last bite so that one column of kernels is eaten a full 360 degrees around the cob. The corn eater then moves to the next mouth wide column of kernels and continues the 360 degree rotating method. The biting and rotating continues until their is nothing left on the cob, just a group of people staring at you worried that you might be a murderer.

Method 2: The Typewriter

The typewriter looks like the most used method, but is it the best way to eat corn? It's name is self explanatory, but let's review for the young people who may have never seen a typewriter. The top part or carriage held the paper and would move in a straight line from one side to the other as letters were typed. Once it reached the end the person typing would rotate it slightly, and push it back to the other side and repeat the process. This is the concept for eating corn using the typewriter method.

Method 3: The Animal or the Child

There is no rhyme or reason where or how they bite the corn off the cob. There are bite marks scattered across the cob in random fashion. Once they take 5 bites they are finished. 60% of the kernels are still on the cob. 30% of them are scattered on the floor. Only 10% of the corn actually made it into their mouths.

Which group is eating corn right? The Animal/Child ain't it. The rotisserie method causes less butter rubbed across your jowls since 1 side will always be empty. The typewriter tends to leave more corn/butter remnants on your face. It also seems to be the eating way most accepted in society.  One thing we can all agree on is that you don't eat your corn the long way.

If there is 1 thing Gen X & Millennials have done right, it's making beer better. I say this in all seriousness. This is not to say the the back end of the baby boomers haven't joined in and had an impact on the craft beer scene (you need to say this because they get upset easily), but let us have this one would ya! Thankfully we've had a beer revolution, and we have some really great craft breweries in Pennsylvania. Imagine if we were all still drinking Piels or Schaefer. Pour one out for my grand pop Dave Connelly, Schaefer was his go to for a long time.

All of the beers listed here can be found in beer stores, and now certain grocery stores since PA finally began pulling back some of the antiquated alcohol laws here.

Disclaimer: I'm not some beer connoisseur who has any clue what certain hops taste like. I just know what tastes I like, so here are 5 beers from Pennsylvania breweries you should give a try this summer.

Blood Money ABV 6.7%

A seasonal offering during the spring and summer from Conshohocken Brewing Company. I'm sure you can find it in one of their 4 tasting rooms throughout the area Conshy, KOP, Bridgeport and Phoenixville but if you're at a Phillies game before you get to the brewery you can find Blood Money at most of the carts at Citizens Bank Park that sell craft beer options. I've never had an issue finding it along the 100 level concourse.

Cloudy with a Chance of Charcuterie ABV 7%

Freewill Brewing is based out of Perkasie, PA and their beer labels are almost as god as their beers. I've had a handful of their beers over the years each of which I found delicious. Including, and surprisingly, a habenero peach beer that I was gifted. Most recently when a warm February Sunday turned into a Sunday Funday for the parents while the kids played outside my neighbor brought down Cloudy with a Chance of Charcuterie. Add it to the list!

If you're ever in Peddler's Village Freewill has a small tasting room that is a great place you can stop in while seeing the sights or attending whatever festival may be going on. You've never deserved to stop in a tasting room for a beer more than after building your kids 2 scarecrows at a scarecrow festival... without their help.

Broken Heels ABV 7%

New Trail is out of Williamsport, PA, so there is a slim chance you're making it up to their brewery unless you're going to the Little League World Series, or camping up that way. I discovered New Trail in my Giant Food store's beer section. I was just perusing the selection and I'm not really sure what caught my eye, but I'm glad it did. Now New Trail has become a staple in my beer fridge and it might become one in yours too. Introduce yourself to New Trail Brewing Company with Broken Heels.

Ultracush Hazy IPA ABV 6%

I'm disappointed it took me until I was 35 to try anything from Neshaminy Creek. I mean it's been a short 20 minute drive from me since I was 21. The first time I had anything from Neshaminy Creek was at a birthday party a few weeks ago. There are probably a few beers I could have put in this spot, but we'll go with something that is available year round from Neshaminy. Ultracush is a solid beer to dip your toe into their selection.

Queen of Prussia ABV 5%

Workhorse Brewing Company is based in King Of Prussia, but I've always found them available in my local beer stores and supermarkets if you don't have any plans on being in KOP. I've tried multiple selections from workhorse and they get a lot of thumbs up, but here I'll mention a session beer they've got. Queen of Prussia beer is a good beer for your summer drinking, especially if it's an extended afternoon like a bbq or some summer party. It's got great flavor, but it won't knock you on your butt after 2 or 3. If you want that, try their Clocked In Hazy Double IPA (ABV 8.8%).