Buttered Corn Day

Corn became the main grain and feed crop in the USSR during the era of N.S. Khrushchev. The General Secretary of the CPSU raised the question of the need to increase acreage to solve the problems of the Soviet agricultural industry in 1954. Khrushchev made a bet on the “queen of the fields”, citing the successful American experience. The General Secretary owns the phrase: “Corn, comrades, is a tank in the hands of fighters... which makes it possible to overcome barriers, overcome obstacles on the way to creating an abundance of products for our people.” The tradition of celebrating Buttered Corn Day on August 23 originated in the United States. Although the popular cereal crop was domesticated thousands of years ago by the indigenous peoples of southern Mexico. The Indians planted corn on the elephant mountains along irrigated canals on special terraces - chinampas. Today, as many years ago, Mexicans make hominy and bread cakes from the grains of the plant, cook spicy or sweet-tasting cereals, and prepare other dishes. A medium-sized cob with grains as golden as the sun contains no more than 100 calories, so it is ideal for dietary nutrition. In addition, corn is a healthy product because... rich in fiber, vitamin E, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus. Corn grains are eaten boiled and canned, and used for preparing main dishes and desserts. Stigmas have been used since ancient times to treat diseases of the kidneys and genitourinary system. Italians eat corn with butter and sprinkled with Parmesan, crushed garlic, basil, rosemary, oregano and other seasonings. In Russian tradition, cobs are eaten with salt. Americans traditionally eat boiled or grilled corn for lunch and dinner, generously flavored with butter. They also pour it over popcorn in movie theaters, significantly increasing the calorie content of the popular snack. The United States has been a leader in the yield of this type of grain crops for decades. Americans make pies and casseroles from corn, and use the grains to make flour and other products. Therefore, it is not surprising that it was on this continent that the tradition of celebrating Buttered Corn Day arose. The cereal crop is very popular in the USA. Farmers from the west of the country, who popularize ecotourism, came up with the idea of ​​holding mini-quests in the fields. Families with children walk along specially equipped paths in corn mazes with maps in their hands. In honor of the holiday, gastronomic festivals and other events dedicated to the “queen of the fields” are also held. Butter Corn Day has long been an international celebration. The holiday of August 23 is widely celebrated not only by residents of Mexico and the United States, but also by other countries of the world.