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Growing Up in the Plains

July 12th, 2009

For those who grew up in any of the Plains States or the Midwestern portion of Canada – or just around a culture that revolves around growing corn – you are likely familiar with the many culinary uses of corn.  While most suburbanites and city dwellers merely think of corn as the source of movie theatre popcorn or the summer BBQ’s corn on the cob, corn is also a staple grain which can be made into several other food products.   In Mexico and many South American countries corn is made into a kind of flour known as masa harina which can be used to make many different food products.  One of the most famous is corn tortillas which serve as an accompaniment to almost every Mexican meal and have become very popular in regional United States cooking as well.  Grab some masa harina next time you are in your local supermarket and try making your own corn tortillas!

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