LA Plaza Cocina, the country’s first museum celebrating Mexican food and cooking, opened last month in Los Angeles. It is an expansion of the downtown LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, a cultural center devoted to Mexican heritage.

Both tragedy and good fortune grew Illinois’ Janie’s Farm and Mill into a bastion of organic ideals and delicious corn.

Chicago-based caterer Lisa Shaw draws inspiration from corn, using it as a backdrop for a cornucopia of fresh, summer flavors.

Corn may be the most versatile vegetable. From polenta to pupusas, we share creative ways to enjoy corn now!

We offer an earful of knowledge on American’s largest crop, including kernels of insight about varieties, storage and cooking.

Summer-sweet fresh corn peaks now, and we have your tips, tricks and recipes. Plus, learn about Janie’s Farm Organics and innovative corn-based vodka.

Corn is taking its spot as the main ingredient in an unlikely place: vodka.

Nothing says summer like this recipe from chef Lisa Shaw who includes fresh corn, tomatoes, mozzarella and herbs.