{"id":97009,"date":"2026-06-11T07:57:40","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T14:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=97009"},"modified":"2026-06-12T08:41:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:41:57","slug":"thursday-has-arrived-and-we-are-ready-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lilesnet.com\/dailydiary\/?p=97009","title":{"rendered":"Thursday Has Arrived And we Are Ready!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We had to pay the quarterly taxes today, and I tried six times before I gave up and gave the checkbook to Mary.\u00a0 I was so upset about how much money they collect from us that I could not write the checks properly.\u00a0 \u00a0Finally, Mary wrote the checks, and I went to the corner of the office with my bankie and cried.<\/p>\n

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We enjoy our morning coffee together!\u00a0 (We put our coffee in wine glasses in case you noticed)<\/p><\/div>\n

We got ready to go to the Elks for Girls Night Out after dealing with our Tax Consultant because the IRS messed up on our 2024 Returns.\u00a0 The gang was there, ready to toss spears at each other and coordinate this weekend’s events.<\/p>\n

Lee joined us at the Elks today, and we invited her to join us on any Thursday she is in town.<\/p>\n

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Friends for 64 years!<\/p><\/div>\n

After the Elks, we went to the American Legion since we didn’t have time to drive to Orange and back.\u00a0 We enjoyed a glass of wine while watching boats go back and forth.\u00a0 We also shared a nice warm pretzel and some fruit and cheese.\u00a0 \u00a0 The doctor’s office was six minutes away, so we had plenty of time.<\/p>\n

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After getting home from the Elks and the doctor’s office, we went foraging in the garden, pulled off four ears of corn, and, using the following secret recipe, had corn for dinner.<\/p>\n

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We have so much corn that we are going to send a load to the gym tomorrow morning!<\/p><\/div>\n

Within 24 hours of being picked, sweet corn converts up to half its natural sugars into bland starch.\u00a0 To reverse this, chefs skip plain water and poach their cobs in milk and sugar.<\/p>\n

Beyond the boiling pot, professional chefs rely on a few specific techniques to elevate corn from a backyard side dish to restaurant quality:<\/p>\n

Stop overcooking it: The single biggest mistake home cooks make is leaving corn in boiling water for 10 to 15 minutes.\u00a0 Fresh sweet corn can actually be eaten completely raw.\u00a0 Boiling it isn’t about breaking down tough fibers; it’s simply about heating it through and softening the starches.\u00a0 Three to four minutes in boiling water is the absolute maximum. Any longer, and the kernels become tough, chewy, and waterlogged.<\/p>\n

Induce the Maillard reaction: Boiling is fine, but fire is better.\u00a0 Caramelizing the sugars in the corn via the Maillard reaction adds a layer of complex, smoky bitterness that balances the vegetable’s aggressive sweetness.\u00a0 Chefs will often grill the corn directly on blisteringly hot grates until the kernels are speckled black and brown.<\/p>\n

Finish with acid: Corn is sweet, and butter is fat.\u00a0 In the culinary world, that heavy combination demands acid to prevent the dish from feeling cloying. A final squeeze of fresh lime or lemon juice right before serving cuts through the richness and makes the flavors pop.\u00a0 The same structural secret makes Mexican elote (street corn coated in mayo, cotija cheese, chili, and lime) so universally beloved.<\/p>\n

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We used lemon juice (the lime was hiding in the fridge).<\/p><\/div>\n

I fixed dinner for Mary and me, consisting of corn, applesauce, peaches, and beans!\u00a0 We watched “Resident Alien” until 11:00 pm and then crashed.<\/p>\n

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