When I can’t get fresh, I like using frozen vegetables; I love how easy it is to microwave the frozen bags. This is also handy when traveling in the RV (as long as you have a working microwave).
I prefer Green Giant, but the Birds Eye Steamfresh vegetables that steam in a microwave bag are good as well. I decided to try the “Sweet Mini Corn on the Cob” thinking how bad could it be? Well it was bad. Two bites and I knew I’d be throwing all four cobs into our backyard for the critters to eat.
In Birds Eyes’ defense, I don’t necessary think I cooked the bag perfectly, I initially set the microwave for less time than stated on the package; when I thought the corn might be finished, I took out the bag and ripped open the top. Inside, the cobs were still a little cold, so I stuck the whole (opened) bag in the microwave again for a couple more minutes.
But the problems with taste had nothing to do with how the product was prepared. It was just plain horrible. The corn was chewy and tasted like “cow corn” - not at all like corn on the cob I am used to.
So, no I won’t be purchasing the Birds Eye Steamfresh Corn on the Cob again, but it won’t deter me from purchasing other frozen vegetable bags from them.
Thanks for the heads up! I’ve seen this in the stores recently and thought… why have frozen when I can get fresh.
I figure as much that this wouldn’t taste as good but now I have more proof. Could you give corn to the dogs?
Posted by NewEnglandCamper on 05/24/09
Thanks for the comment, Bob!
I try to keep the dogs off sugary carbs so no, I wouldn’t give it to them. The squirrels and birds probably had a good time eating them.
Posted by That's Camping Admin on 05/24/09
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