SELECTING FRESH CORN
Corn is one of the few produce items that converts from sugar to starch as it ages. That's why corn always tastes best right after it’s picked. The newer varieties of corn, Super Sweet and Summer Sweet contain their sugar-much longer and takes some of the guesswork out of picking sweet ears. Be sure to select corn with full ears (mature), fresh green husks and silks free of break-down or decay. Peel back the husk and observe the kernels, which should be even, full and plump.
To Remove the Kernels from the Cob
Stand the cleaned ear up in a shallow mixing bowl and, starting from the top, take a paring knife and cut dawn each side ear at the base of each kernel. In 3-4 smooth cuts; all kernels will be in the bowl. Continue till you have the desired amount of kernel corn.