11.   Often that kernel would be an endearing flaw rather then a virtue.

12.   One thought the corn kernels were a nice touch.

13.   Popcorn kernels are basically little pressure cookers, says Becker.

14.   Rice kernels are more tender these days than they were in the past and need much less cooking time.

15.   She brushes the corn with olive oil or butter and grills it over a hot fire until the kernels are dark golden brown.

16.   The hard, shiny, rounded kernels are the perfect artistic medium for the palace.

17.   The kernels are then stored while the waste is spread on the field.

18.   The kernels should be plump and juicy and packed closely on the husk.

19.   These kernels can be ground into masa, the distinctively flavored building block from which corn tortillas and chips are made.

20.   When those are pulled off, the plump roasted kernels are exceptionally succulent, thanks to the salty water.