I just wrote a lovely post about this beautiful artichoke. Guess what – WP crashed, post GONE! For some reason, the “save draft” wasn’t working well. Early morning tech issues OR the Universe wasn’t keen on the post I had written, wanted me to START OVER! LOL
So, as my creative thought process has now disappeared, I will say… I was in California this past weekend. I went to Half Moon Bay by the ocean. It was wonderful to smell the fishy salty air and hear the fog horn. I used to go there a lot.
While walking on Main Street, I came across a gardening center and saw these artichokes. I don’t eat them much and always wondered how they grew. Now, I know. Seeing them makes me want to give them another try. I was reading that they are a good source of fiber.
Any artichoke lovers out there? What tips do you have to share on peeling / cooking them?
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I love artichokes and eat them often. But I buy them in a jar. I through them in salads, quiche, omelettes etc and make a nice little snack called artichoke bites that everyone loves. Oh and artichoke dip is also very good.
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Thanks for sharing. I will have to look for the jar version.
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Love artichokes. Never successfully cook them though, so when I see on menu I order
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Yes, ordering from a menu would be PERFECT!
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Ah, Half Moon Bay… fond memories and a beautiful locale. I’ve learned to like artichoke dip, but the veggie itself has never appealed to me. My mother insisted on serving it regularly when I was young (scraping the leaves through the teeth, adding butter or mayo). I think I’ve already had my fair share!
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Dave, that’s funny!! Ok, so you understand why I think they are a lot of work.
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I see so much on food programs, and different way s of cooking. Want to buy some and cook and see soon. Thanks for the post ❤ ❤ ❤
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So true, I saw a cooking show too. The Chef made pealing them look so easy. He was a real pro!!
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They are a good source of fiber! I buy them in a glass jar, also which is easier to manage.
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I’ll look for the glass jar, I’d like to try them that way. Thanks
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Sorry, I’ve never even tried an artichoke, let alone known anyone who has grown them? They’re not a popular item here.
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I don’t think the are in Chicago either. Growing up in Indiana, we didn’t hear about them.
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Nice 👍👍
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Hi. I discovered marinated artichokes a few years ago, and now buy jars of them regularly. I love them on salads.
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A lot of people are mentioning artichokes in jars. Do you find them in the canned food section? I should give them a try.
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They seem to be in various sections, depending on the store. I sometimes find them in Italian- products aisles.
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Ok, thanks.
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Hi Monica,
I had never seen how they grew either. Thank you for sharing!
That is not a vegetable that we grew up eating in Brazil, so I will have it, once in a blue moon, if somebody orders as an appetizer in a restaurant. I could take it or leave it.
Blessings to you!
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LOL – I can see us both at dinner, someone wants to order them, we look at each other with a “pass” and go for something else.
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haha, yes, something like that for sure!!
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Okay…cooking artichokes is actually pretty easy. Cleaning can be tough.
With a sharp knife slice off the top of the artichoke, about 1/4-1/2 inch. The smaller, lower leaves, slice off the tops. Turn it upside down and hit it down on a hard surface to spread the leaves. Stuff the inside with flavored bread crumbs.
In a sauté pan pour enough water to cover the bottom of the ‘choke. Add 4-5 tbsp of good olive oil, garlic, 3-4 chopped cloves or garlic powder. Place the artichokes in the pan leaves up. Brin that to a slow boil. Then cover and simmer slowly til the leaves re soft. Depending on the size, could be up to an hour.
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Wow, thanks for sharing that. It’s doesn’t seem that hard. In Italy, my grandmother would cut them down to the heart and then fry the heart part. My mother loved this. Otherwise, my mother never cooked artichokes. This site is nice…. https://flavorofitaly.com/fi-recipes/deep-fried-artichokes/
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