Share an artichoke
Cook On: 1 part chaos, 2 parts calm Hearty Flowers By Mary Ann Ebner Artichokes sprout a few thorns, but underneath all that armor, their tough leaves protect delicate creamy flesh. Harvested before they blossom with spiky flowers, artichokes are actually unopened buds from a type of thistle plant. The plants produce clusters of large […]
Drip this . . . Artichoke-laced hot butter
Please pass the artichoke. Some days . . . I miss California. Before the kids came along, my husband and I used to share a meal of steamed artichoke with crusty bread and hot dripping butter. In the ongoing commitment to slow our meals down with our children, we shared an artichoke last night. Watsonville, welcome […]