The Smell of Fresh Corn! When I close my eyes, shuck fresh corn-on-the-cob, and take a big whiff -- I am transported back to southeastern Pennsylvania where my family used to buy 12 ears for about 3 bucks from a local farm. It's funny because most people would say that corn has a mild odor and maybe it does; but, the memories it stirs in me are clear and sweet! The Nutrition of Fresh Corn! Corn-on-the-cob is what's called a starchy vegetable. That means most of its calories come from starch which is a type of carbohydrate. Great nutrition, yes, yet starchy in texture. One ear of corn … [Read more...] about The Smell of Corn & Homemade Corn Pancakes Recipe!