As I understand it, the location of the IOLI Convention 3 years out is
usually well known, and people have time to adjust and plan ahead. The
Midwest, where this is located, is rich in culture, although relatively
young in history. A hundred years old is truly old. Except for Native
American culture and history, anything older than about 150 years is
unknown. This does not mean there is little to see. People here remember
their history and culture from before settling here, bringing their rich
ethnic heritage with them. Quilting is very, very popular here.
This is corn country, and if you are not from America, you might not
understand what this is. I well remember chatting with some German
engineering students on a train in Germany, explaining that sweet corn is
best eaten the day it is picked, as the sugars start to turn to starch once
it is picked. They did not believe me. But we know it is true. It is a
simple food, best lightly boiled and lots of butter on top, eaten with the
fingers or corn holders as it is hot. I have never eaten it out, I eat it
at home or with family. It's as good as a home grown tomato is.
Lyn in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA where just the thought of sweet corn
makes me hungry.
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