Chef's all over the Western Home Communities
campus have been busy shucking ears of corn for residents to enjoy at daily
meals. The importance of this vegetable not only steams from its roots here in
Iowa, but it also is a pastime for many residents who loved preparing this late
summer pick for their families at home. It also is important in that many
farmers live amongst the population at the Western Home. They have harvested
this crop for many years and believe it is a delicious staple in their meals
this time of the year. Over 350 dozen ears of local corn have been shucked this
season. That's over 4200 ears of corn! Other local picks for the month of
August that have been used in meals include; peaches, onions,
potatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, apples, green beans, peas, zucchini, and
yellow squash. All this would not be possible without the help of our local
farmers, big and small, who have brought the Western Home with some wonderful
fruits and vegetables over these last few months!
