As drought conditions worsen over the U.S. Corn Belt, the price of corn has steadily risen. Right now corn at local farmers markets is not only available, but is fresher and cheaper than retail grocery chains. Stock up and don’t hesitate to freeze the kernels for future use. The freshest corn possible is needed for the making of Maque Choux (it's Cajun and pronounced mock-shoe). Capturing the "corn milk" is an essential ingredient for this dish to be creamy, so very fresh corn is a must. After cutting the kernels from the cob, scrape the cob with the back of the knife over a bowl to catch all…