When buying corn, look for ears with bright green, snugly fitting husks and golden brown silk; the kernels should reach the ear's tip in tightly spaced rows and should appear plump and milky. Also try: Mexican Corn.
Martha Stewart's Cooking School, Episode 103 http://www.marthastewart.com/947547/corn-cob© 2013 Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. All rights reserved.