I've been craving an Artichoke

@cupoftea (714)
United States
March 28, 2008 10:09am CST
I love them and hav'nt had one in a while. I cut off the pickers on the outside and season with salt and pepper and fill a pot with about 2 inches of water and cook till the leaves come off with a gentle pull. I dunk the leaves in some lemon butter. Soooooooo good. Does anyone know when they come in season?
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austinbell
@austinbell (491)
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28 Mar 08
I grow globe artichokes in my garden and we usually start picking them around June. I too love them with lemon butter or with french dressing. Have you tried Jerusalem or Chinese artichokes?
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cupoftea
@cupoftea (714)
• United States
28 Mar 08
I'll have to try the French Dressing thing. I have never heard of the other Artichokes, where do you find them? Are they as good?
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austinbell
@austinbell (491)
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28 Mar 08
The other types are root vegetables and are white knobbly tubers that are crisp. You can eat them raw or cooked
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tinkerick
@tinkerick (1257)
• United States
28 Mar 08
March through May. There is a restaurant here that has the best artichoke & spinach dip. Served with baked pita chips it's to die for!
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cupoftea
@cupoftea (714)
• United States
28 Mar 08
I make that at home. It's sooo good but the canned hearts just does'nt satisfy the craving. March thru May that means they should be in the stores very soon.
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danishcanadian
@danishcanadian (28955)
• Canada
17 Jun 08
Don't know when they come in season, but now you have me craving one too.