Several readers and folks on Facebook asked about the red corn. Yes, we do eat it. This corn is more sweet than the blue corn or the glass gem corn I’ve grown, but it isn’t as sweet as the corn you think of for traditional corn on the cob to eat. I mostly grwe it because it’s pretty but I will allow it to dry on newspapers inside the house. Then I will grind it (as needed) for either grits or cornmeal.
Here’s the blue corn I grew several years ago.
Blue Corn
And here’s the glass gem corn.
Glass Gem Corn
When making salt rising bread, I need whole grain cornmeal (meaning the germ has not been removed). I can sometimes, but not often find it around here. I think I have no plans for the next few days so maybe tomorrow I’ll stir up a batch of salt rising bread. Talking about it makes me hungry for it. My proofer is upstairs in the chop. I may just put a big Rubbermaid tub with a lid out in the front yard. Who needs a proofer when it’s 100+ degrees in the shade? Ughh . . I have a bad attitude about this heat.
Speaking of heat, the guy we thought was coming to fix the a/c never called. The guy who said he would come this afternoon called and said he would try to get here tomorrow. Even the people who have lived here forever and will never leave this place say that’s one of the biggest problems about living here . . people never come when they say they will to work on things. Sometimes they come late . . sometimes they don’t come at all and you never hear from them again. I’m hoping the guy does show up tomorrow but now that Vince said we’re putting the house up for sale, do I really want to spend the $$ for a new a/c? After all this time of wanting to move, I find it pretty ironic that I’m now the one saying “Let’s stay a little longer!” Life!
Susan says
I’m wondering if he really is serious, or if he is but might still change his mind. What caused him to make a decision that seems out of the blue? Surely not the dirty restaurant! You can find those anywhere.
Diane in CA says
I say yes on the new AC.. you’re going to use it all summer.. and a working AC is a better selling point than a broken one..
Diana from SC says
What about a swamp cooler? I have never used one but a friend has. Something for Vince to check out.
Deb says
Until you both agree on a new location, I’d assume you are staying put. And I agree you should get the new AC. Best way to tolerate Texas heat is to stay inside with good AC. I grew up with swamp coolers – hated it. Makes me cringe to type the word.
Judy says
Yes, I agree you should fix the AC. When we moved into our house, the inspection showed that the AC wasn’t working properly, and the seller had to replace it before we moved in. So I would avoid that problem and just go ahead and fix it.
Judy Laquidara says
Yes, we wouldn’t sell the house with a non-working a/c.
Kathleen says
I love Salt rising bread. I only made it one time but was not aware it took a special flour. I found a baker locally who will make it for me but I have to buy the whole batch. Remember when…….the Manor Bread man came with bread just like the milkman came with milk? My grandmother and I were the only ones who ate SR bread?
Nelle Coursey says
Do I need to call my sister in law and tell her about it?? She has still not found any property that she wants to buy for the price she wants to pay.