Quick corn

My parents recently taught me a great way to prepare corn on the cob in the microwave. It's quick, the corn comes out perfectly tasty, and the kitchen isn't heated up by a boiling pot of water. Here's how:

Dampen a paper towel with water and wring it out. Then unfold it and wrap the damp towel around your shucked ear of corn. Put it into the microwave for 2 minutes on high. Then, unwrap it and enjoy!

As I’ve said before, corn on the cob is at its best when spread with a small amount of umeboshi plum paste. Now, that's a taste of summer.