Visit Olathe, Colo., on Saturday, August 2, 2008, for the annual Olathe Sweet Corn Festival. This one day event increases the population of this Western Slope town by 1,400%, and more than 70,000 ears of corn are consumed. Sweet corn is low in fat and sodium and is a good source of fiber and Vitamin C. Look for fresh Colorado sweet corn at your local grocery store, farmers' market or at restaurants across the state.

Each month the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown in the state.

Visit www.coloradoagriculture.com for a complete list of recipes.

Pasilla Corn Salsa
Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., Valley Country Club, Aurora, Colo.

2 Pasilla Peppers, stemmed
6 ears Sweet Corn, cooked, cut from cob and drained
12 leaves Cilantro, chopped
1/2 Small Red Onion, minced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
Kosher Salt to taste
Ground Black Pepper to taste
2-3 fl. oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 fl. oz. Agave

Soak peppers in hot water for 30 minutes, remove seeds, then chop fine. Place all ingredients into a stainless steel mixing bowl and mix well. Serve over crab cakes or quesadillas.

Enjoy with a Colorado wine, such as a glass of Riesling from Two Rivers Winery, located in Grand Junction, Colorado.