Gifted and thoughtful daughter, Lesley R., does many wonderful things with seasonal sweet corn. Yes, buttered and salted corn on the cob is a special treat. There’s more. Corn kernels are added to a variety of seafood, chicken and pork chowders and stews. Makes everything better. Lesley has promised her doddering Dad crispy corn fritters. Since they contain fiery jalapenos, they are not breakfast food but a worthy companion of numerous main dishes. HG always had them with Gage & Tollner illustrious mutton chops. Happily the wonderful downtown Brooklyn landmark restaurant has been tastefully restored and reopened. Reviewers say the food and wine are splendid (sauteed clam bellies, an HG/BSK favorite is on the menu). Prices are lofty. In the absence of fritters, Lesley has delighted HG with two scrumptious breakfasts of corn pancakes. Everybody joined in to savor stacks of fluffy pancakes gilded with butter and maple syrup. Lesley saved and refrigerated three pancakes. On the next breakfast morning, Lesley popped them in the microwave. Brought joy to HG (and HG has future fritters).
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