I’d heard of corn smut, but never experienced it. Just knew it was bad. Now I find out it is good! In Mexico, it is a revered delicacy called huitlacoche, cuitlacoche, maize mushroom or Ustilago maydis. You can make it into many dishes including soups, sauces and even ice cream.
Speaking of corn, and Mexican-ish food, Gabe passed along this delightful clip from the The Onion…
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Taco Bell’s New Green Menu Takes No Ingredients From Nature
