Artichokes from an Americentric Point of View

in food •  7 years ago  (edited)

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“Barely worth the trouble.” “It’s really just a thistle head with spikes everywhere.” “No other vegetable tries that hard to keep you out.” “You start with so much, but in the end there’s so little to eat.” “Did you hear about the time Artie choked?”

Those statements all relate to the preparation and enjoyment of one of my favorite foods, the artichoke. This time of year, artichokes are in season in my part of the world. We’re not talking about sunchokes or Jerusalem artichokes here; these are the buds of a plant from that same family. Canned, marinated artichoke hearts are available year-round, but not so with fresh ‘chokes. Eating the fresh ones demands an investment of time, but it’s an enjoyable experience.

The artichoke is the edible bud from a specific type of thistle. You eat it just before it flowers. When cooked, there is soft meat at the base of each leaf which can be eaten, and once the leaves and brushy flower parts are removed, there is a substantial portion of soft meat remaining at the base, which is called the artichoke heart. That’s the part that gets marinated and canned for other times and places. But if you’ve done all the work to get to that heart, eating it fresh is even better. It’s a tender, tasty, nutritious green vegetable.

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This is what it looks like when you let the bud flower rather than eating it. Very pretty purple or pink blossoms. And they do look just like thistles.

My Life as a Choker

When I was young, my parents served artichokes and I developed a taste for the humble vegetables. While young and single, I rarely bothered with them. After marriage and kids, things began to change. My wife and I ate them about once a year. Then one of our kids turned out to be an artichokaholic. She loves them. Artichokes are probably her favorite vegetable. And because fresh artichokes are only in stores for a few weeks per year, we have to get some each time. We get the biggest ones we can find.

If we buy four large artichokes, they take up half of a shopping bag. It’s a squeeze to fit them in the refrigerator or a steamer pot. It’s best to tackle them right away rather than trying to find a place to keep them for another day. Rinse them off, grab a sharp knife, and get started.

Some people stuff their artichokes or remove the hearts for some recipe. But we cook the whole thing and eat any part that’s soft. For preparation, I usually cut off the top of the leaves and then steam them or boil them with a fresh lemon and a clove of garlic.

Here is a good video on how to prepare an artichoke:

Once they’re fully cooked, pop them on a plate. The job has only begun at that point, since removing the leaves and eating what you can from each part, and then preparing the heart, represents most of the work. But when the whole family is sitting around the dinner table talking as we pick through our artichokes, it’s an enjoyable and wholesome activity rather than a waste of time. You can eat them plain or serve cooked artichokes with a little mayonnaise, aioli, lemon butter, mustard vinaigrette, or other dipping sauce. Delicious.

If you're feeling more adventurous, there's always artichoke heart pizza or spinach-artichoke dip.

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An Americentric History of ‘Chokes

Artichokes are native to the Mediterranean region and have been enjoyed for thousands of years. We know that the ancient Greeks ate them. In fact, there is a legend saying that artichokes were created by the god Zeus. As the story goes, there was a young woman on earth named Cynara who Zeus liked. He had an affair with her and then tried to take her back to Mount Olympus. When the homesick girl displeased him by returning to earth, Zeus caste her down and she turned into an artichoke.

Today, much of the world does not know artichokes, apart from the canned and marinated artichoke hearts. But the countries around the Mediterranean know them well. As you can see from the map below of artichoke cultivation worldwide, Italy is the center of the artichoke universe. Spain, Greece, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, France, Turkey, and other nearby countries are important producers as well.

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Artichoke cultivation, 2005. Public domain.

Additionally, there are loyal pockets of cultivation in other appropriate climates where artichokes have been spread by Italians, Spaniards, and others. Further east of the Mediterranean, Iran has some. Interestingly, there is a pocket in eastern China; I’m not sure whether that is an outpost of consumers or simply a growing region. South America has some strong cultivation in Argentina, Chile, and Peru. And then there is the pocket nearest me, which is on the west coast of the United States.

Nearly 100% of the artichokes in the U.S. are grown in the state of California. Most of those are grown in Monterey County on the central coast. And many of those are grown in and around Castroville, California, just north of the city of Monterey. Castroville describes itself as the Artichoke Center of the World (don't tell the Italians).

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Originally, artichokes were brought to California by the Spanish in the 1800s, but most artichoke farmers have been Italian-Americans. The French who settled Louisiana also introduced them there, but not as successfully. The plants do like a Mediterranean climate, so California's similar characteristics make it a good commercial fit.

The Artichoke King

In the 1920s, the mafia took control of the artichoke trade in the United States. It was controlled by Ciro Terranova, underboss of the Morello crime family that was based in New York. His nickname was “The Artichoke King” (check Wikipedia if you don’t believe me). Terranova was born in a town called Corleone, Sicily, Italy, before moving to the United States. Ever heard of Corleone? Someone please cue the Godfather theme song.

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In the 1920s, Terranova monopolized the artichoke market by buying up crates of the vegetables from California that were headed east to the New York market. He paid $6 per crate and then marked up the price by up to 40% in New York. Artichoke producers and distributors were terrorized into working with him. Those who did not, suffered consequences. One consequence was that Terranova ordered attacks on some of the artichoke farms. All of the artichoke plants on several farms north of Pescadero were hacked down in the middle of the night.

Cookbook author Fanny Farmer noted that artichoke prices in Boston were 30-40 cents apiece at that time, which made them a luxury item. New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, who professed to loving artichokes himself (and why wouldn’t he, with a name like that?) took bold action against the artichoke monopoly. Artichokes were made illegal in New York, where people could not possess, display, or sell them. However, the ban only lasted for one week as others stood up to resist the monopoly.

The Artichoke Queen

In the late 1940s, when Marilyn Monroe stopped in Castroville, leaders of the town decided to make her the Artichoke Queen. While she was signing autographs, they brought her an artichoke sash and took some pictures. It was a wise decision because she became really famous after that. And for years afterwards, they were able to use her image to sell artichokes.

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Yes, that Marilyn Monroe. But they discovered her before she was quite so famous.

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Every year, there is an Artichoke Festival in Castroville, California. But food is a big deal now; the event got so big that they had to move it out of Castroville. Now the festival is held at the county fairgrounds event center, which is 14 miles from town.

Pardon me for leaving, but I think my ‘chokes are steamed now!

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I took this picture just before turning on the stove. Squeezed some lemon on the chokes and in the water also. Yummy.

Sources:
https://whatscookingamerica.net/History/ArtichokeHistory.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artichoke
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciro_Terranova
https://www.sfchronicle.com/travel/article/Nothing-is-ever-easy-when-it-comes-to-artichokes-10970339.php

Steemy picture by the author. Others public domain or from Pixabay, except for Castroville images, which are not known to be copyrighted.

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i would love to have a taste...lol

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

hahaha unfortunately my mom nod served me artichoke in my childhood and its a true i didnot tried it yet
But nice to know about artichoke heart as you say soft meat and also the thanx for give me whole details of artichoke and also this cooking video also nice to know about artichoke king and queen history , hope i want to eat this soft meat and will try it in my home @donkeypong

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Lots of trouble to prepare, but worthwhile.

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Oh yes, artichoke dishes are always popular, because the artichoke season has come, it will last until April, when lilac flowers appear from the buds, and then white fluff, because the artichoke is a cultural relative of the wild thistle. There is a section in cooking with ways of making this product: boiled served with Dutch sauce, baked under bechamel, cut into thin plates and deep-fried. Thank you @donkeypong

Yes, it's a spring treat. The deep fried ones are really good, too, but I try to cook them the healthy way.

I'm from India.'Artichoke' definitely is a new word to me.thank you for introducing that to many steemians. I don't know whether it would grow in our region. If possible,I will try to plant one!

It is interesting to know about 'Artichoke King' and 'Artichoke Queen'..In btw,What is the use of lemon in it?Just for the purpose of taking photos?

The lemon gives it a little sourness. It's a nice compliment with the natural flavor of the vegetable.

@donkeypong, Absolutely brilliant title sharing. I've never seen or heard before about artichokes. But currently updated coz your longer contents. Video giving best opportunity how to prepare an artichoke. But cannot found south Asian countries. So I can't made like as a pizza looks indeed artichokes. I think it's very healthful food coz it;s vegans indeed. Also you given history of the artichokes. So I recommend this post very educative and deserve to project founders. I recommend cooking two at a time because this recipe calls for half a lemon and half a head of garlic. All ingredients very deserve to heart decease. Thanks for long information.

Great post! I have juiced it before and it does help a lot. Many people go through life not knowing they are diabetic. Over time it can become delibitating. Thanks for sharing!

That's interesting. I've never juiced chokes before. I'll have to try that sometime.

Okay good i hope you should be try to juiced and share with us @donkeypong

My mom always served artichokes in veggies because my father is patient of
diabetes and they thinks that it help in curing diabetes. Thanks for article about artichokes.

Artichokes look like our solar system or cabbage its is very beautiful
nice and healthy food thanks for sharing good foe health keep it up

They are beautiful for sure.

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It looks a delicious veg,it some what resembles our cabbage here in Uganda!
The love for artickokes seems to be running in the family hehehe

When I was young, my parents served artichokes and I developed a taste for the humble vegetables
hen one of my kids turned out to be an artichokaholic. She loves them. Artichokes are probably her favorite vegetable

Artichokaholic now thats a new nice word there hehehe.

I see the flowered artichokes give a beautiful scenary and that can make you eat 50% and leave the other 50% to flower!!!

Monopoly seemed to be the order of the day back then as almost everything had a ruthless controler like Ciro Terranova!

As a new person who love to enjoy the delicious artichoke, i would go for the artichoke heart pizza!!! You know how people(me inclusive!) love pizza!!!!

Stock more artichokes for your daughter though.

Yummy! Interesting to learn more about this not so well known vegetable. On that US growing map there should be a very tiny little red dot on the east coast in Maine where Eliot Coleman’s farm is (4 Seasons Farm) as he goes the extra mile to grow them there! He’s got quite a system down proving it can be done!
I didn’t grow up eating them, but have grown to appreciate that unique sour soft texture (once cooked). So beautiful when they’re in the field with those purple flowers and regal green stalks! 💚

Oh yes, I've heard of him. Eliot can grow just about anything in those hothouses of his!

what does fresh Artichoke taste similar to? What a deep history behind it, interesting.

It's a very tender green vegetable, a little nutty in flavor.

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Do Chinese use Artichoke in their veggie fried meals? I know we, South Koreans do not. Kimchee would be not even close to the flavor of artichoke.

Nice your post. It is a very tender green vegetable, a little nutty in flavor.

Artichokes and their hearts, its like they were just meant for bad jokes.

But really, if they grow well in your climate, you just have to keep them growing. You don't have to plant them again and again every year.

As long as the weather doesn't kill them, almost nothing else will.
Really easy farming.

Bon Appetite.

True, they are perennials so they can keep producing. In some places, it gets too hot for them, though.

I see artichokes as some kind of mystic meal. My family made them once when I was about 8 years old and living elsewhere, so everytime artichokes get mentioned, I instantly flash back into those times in the foggy mountain where my mom loved to experiment with meals.

I was surprised the first time I noticed the pattern last time, when you talked about strong water. Now I'm not so surprised but I still find it very interesting that you choose a topic and then just wander through the interesting bits about it. It's very refreshing and nice to see, especially when you just want to talk about random anecdotes :P

The history surrounding artichokes is pretty interesting, by the way. Whole mafias surrounding the production of just one meal. I didn't have any idea that any meal could be so significant. I guess this will add to the future mysticism of artichokes every time I hear about them, lol.

Hopefully you get a chance to try them again. Glad you have a good memory!

I hope so too! :)

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Artichokes are so good! I haven't had the leaves for a long time, but I do enjoy spinach artichoke dip. I also enjoy artichoke on my pizza! Those "Steemed" ones you're making look mighty tasty. Just add butter. :D

I've never seen or eaten artichoke before. It doesn't exist in Nigeria though we have our own variety of vegetables. I love hearing about foreign foods because it humbles and reminds me how big tge world really is. Thanks for this. I can't wait to travel and experience all these.

I like to learn about fruits and vegetables that we don't have also.

This is a very informative blog for me about artichokes @donkeypong I didn't knew there is such beautiful vegetable available in the world like that. I never seen one and tasted one but from your post, I can tell it is really delicious. Come to think of your daughter being an artichokaholic, to think kids these days have very picky taste buds. I'll try my best to get a hold of an artichoke someday.

Oh yes, they're picky. Won't eat a lot of other things that are easy, but likes something rare and obscure. :)

Okie dokie artie choke ^_^

If not for Steemit, I would not take time to know more about this. Though I seldom see this plant being used in recipes but never paid much time checking what is it since its not common here in the Philippines.

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Yeah. I've never seen one in my 20 years of existence here in the Philippines.

hello there kabayan :)

Yeah, its not common here. You will get to see this sold on supermarkets like Rustan's or Landers maybe

Seems like your daughter likes these artichokes quite a lot. But a few weeks per year, that's really harsh for her. I suggest you buy artichokes and keep in stock for the whole year for your daughter. Anyways I have never seen these artichokes, we don't have them here. Have never eaten one, bet it would be tasty. And artichoke king artichoke queen, man this vegetables is famous, where the hell am I living. Enjoy the food, the artichoke pizza looks delicious, enjoy my friend. Cheers

Highly recommended blog post sharing @donkeypong. Artichokes most have in Europe countries as you said. Also South America and California has best temperature for grow artichokes. I found best video recipe how to make artichokes food. It's suitable food for less our body diseases. Flower are handy looks and don't mind how can make delicious from this flower. But can do. It's nutritious green vegetable included. Memorable history mentioned about Artichokes. It's interesting story to read. I think Artichokes is your favorite part of food. Nice you decided to share @donkeypong.

Hahaha. You ended the article with a "fun". Hahaha. Hopefully it was not overcooked.

It looks like a Dragon Fruit. I believe, we dont have artichoke here in the Philippines.

Dragon fruit is another food with a unique look, for sure. And they do kind of resemble these in terms of the scales and spikes on the outside.

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Yes. At my first glance, dragon fruit is in my head. Maybe if you have not mentioned it's an artichoke, I would glad think it is a dragon fruit. :-)

it seems delicious once the dishes are made but in my place it seems there is no fruit or flower it ?? @donkeypong

I'm not an expert on growing them, so I don't know the issue there. Maybe climate? There's another vegetable called cardoon, which is the leaf stem of the same kind of plant; those may be cookable and edible also.

ohh .. yes yes .. maybe right as you say @donkeypong

Artichokes lookes a very intresting food.
That vagitable that one whould not miss if its there.
But hv never seen it in uganda.
If I can introduce it in Uganda I think I will make a lot of money becouse I will be the only one in business for some time. Athrough I will face the challange of teaching people how to eat it.

Some people stuff their artichokes or remove the hearts for some recipe. But we cook the whole thing and eat any part that’s soft. For preparation, I usually cut off the top of the leaves and then steam them or boil them with a fresh lemon and a clove of garlic.

It looks like one most know how to cook it to get the best.
Thanks

You probably have plenty of foods that are not familiar to me either! :)

Yes I don't think you have kalo and malaquang

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That is kole as food and malaquang as sauce

That is food made from millet flour and cassava flour mixt. It has a lot of whole again in it which makes it good for the body cells lipids and stellaris.

Ig one adds on malaquanga which is having different keeps of greens mixt with gnats and dry fish. Everyone its the best this side am telling you

This is so cool; who knew artichokes, Marilyn Monroe and the Mafia could all be used in the same sentence haha I had absolutely no idea about any of this! I had no idea they look like a thistle if you let them flower! I'm assuming my father doesn't like artichokes, because I never had them growing up; I've learned over the years that my mom cooked only the things that my dad liked :)

I love the image of your family, sitting around the table, talking and taking the time to eat and enjoy artichokes! Of all things!! I don't know how old your daughter is, but artichokes generally aren't a 'kid' food...I find that interesting as well:) My family is European, so I'm familiar with 'family time around the table'...it really is a lost art in most households I think. Very sad when you think about it!

Do artichokes have a relatively short season then? Because your post paints such a splendid picture; it makes me think it's something you and your family all really look forward to each year! On the farm where I grew up, we planted Spanish onions, and their season lasted about two weeks, but my mom during those two weeks, used to make the best homemade onion rings I have ever, to this day, ever tasted from those onions. Perhaps there's some nostalgia attached to that as well :)

Thank you for an awesome post! Cheers ;)

Artichokes are absolutely delicious. I had never eaten them as a kid. They are not native to where I grew up and my parents weren’t the most adventurous eaters. When I was older I was introduced to them at a dinner party. I love that you referred to them “meat” in the vegetable because that is exactly how it was describe to me. I remember sucking the meat out of the end of the leaves and thinking I wanted there to be so much more. I don’t think there are enough people that truly appreciate just how wonderful this food is. The dips and sauces that are made with artichoke hearts are great but everyone should have the opportunity to try them on their own at least once.

Hi @donkeypong! I've heard so much about this vegetable, but I didn't know it was that unusual. I am from Russia, and we do not grow artichokes. Well, at least I don't know about it. I'm so interested in your story. Tell me what it taste like? Or is it completely unique? Oh my God, Steemit teases my food appetite and curiosity. At first I learned about octopus, which is often cooked here, I wanted to try it. My friends Steemians say that it taste great. And now the artichoke. I need to go on a food trip. There are so many amazing amazing dishes in the world that I've never tasted. That's great! I hope that the day will come when one will do it.

Great post!!
I absolutely love artichokes & I would recommend you try frying them --

They're delicious. Then again, almost anything is pretty good when deep fried.

I really enjoy artichokes but I don't eat the fresh ones nearly enough. Been a few years since I have enjoyed them.

I did have the canned type on pizza recently and that was pretty good!

I love the word play and the puns 😄

Learnt something new today...i don't think we get this in India...will be doing my research on where to find it here and just get one home to see what the fuss is all about 😄

A good read, keep up the good work

Wow!! It is totally new for me. I love to learn every time what is new for me. I fee so happy to see it and learn how to cook it. But I don't know where I will get the artichokes in my country. It is in Asia.
Anyway, I must find out it. Thanks sir @donkeypong for sharing your some parts of life and wonderful video.

I like your post.

This is right that,We start with so much, but in the end there’s so little to eat

It has been so long that I did not have a good risotto dish my friend! You made my hungry with this lovely entry!
Thanks so much for being so regular in SIC!

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Thank you for sharing this post sir Tom @donkeypong. Its good for me to learn something new which I am not familiar with. Have a nice day! ♡

Incredible post! I have squeezed it previously and it helps a ton. Numerous individuals experience life not knowing they are diabetic. After some time it can progress toward becoming delibitating.

This is delicious food and testy, i appreciate your post, keep it up
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This is an exceptionally enlightening website for me about artichokes @donkeypong I didn't knew there is such excellent vegetable accessible on the planet like that. I never observed one and tasted one however from your post, I can let it know is extremely flavorful. Come to think about your girl being an artichokaholic, to think kids nowadays have exceptionally particular taste buds. I'll attempt my best to take a few to get back some composure of an artichoke sometime in the not so distant future.

Artichoke heart pizza seems delicious!!!
I would love to eat
Thank you @donkeypong for sharing such valuable information about Artichokes

I also really like the food you post.
Maybe someday I will try to taste the food.
I think that its delicious food
looks very tasty and delicious food ..greetings and have a nice weekend

GREAT ONE POST,GREAT FOOD

This great post i appreciate your food thanks for sharing...

Artichokes a vegetable never heard of such vegetable in my life but I got to know about it from your post @donkeypong...It seems like it is very delicious and was famous in the market that even Marlyn Monroe became famous after she caught it in her hand which was a great marketing strategy to develop more profirable advertising...
It is quite historical vegetable which is clear from above detail..I wish I can have it and give a try...Let me check if I can find around my place.

  ·  7 years ago (edited)

There are many popular foods. Among artichokes which is one of the most. The skin is beneficial for the human body. This food is delicious to many people.
@donkeypong

Some foods are very beneficial for our health. At the time vegetables are one of the most beneficial.
artichoke is more healthy food

Thanks for sharing, i like this food. and personally i appreciate this vegetable.
i wait still your next post. upvote resteemit

This great post .i like this food and i appreciate your food thanks for sharing..@donkeypong

very interestina and informative post really appereciated you great work
The history surrounding artichokes is pretty interesting, by the way. Whole mafias surrounding the production of just one meal. I didn't have any idea that any meal could be so significant. I guess this will add to the future mysticism of artichokes every time I hear about them,

This is healthful food, i like this post.
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  ·  7 years ago (edited)

Amazing article. Thanks for telling us about amazing facts related to artichokes. Artichokes are packed with antioxidants, making them incredible defenders against cancer, aging, heart disease, and illness. They boost the immune system and lower cholesterol. Artichokes are packed with vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients that increase health and wellbeing.

You are able to concoct the writing well and complete. thank you master @donkeypong for sharing our knowledge for us.

Wow, GREAT Article. It’s a tender, tasty, nutritious green vegetable for real. I agree with you. Delicious. Thanks for sharing this.

never knew about this thing and never heard before about it. artichokes looks yummy.and thanks for telling the history specially the connection with marlyin's famous photograph.
Have you ever heard about Durian? its a fruit found only in the equatorial region.

I can grow artichokes pretty easily and reliably here in Oregon's Willamette Valley. But I know that folks in other regions have more trouble. So then I recommend that people try Sunflower buds -- they taste like artichoke hearts and are a lot easier to grow in many regions.

WOW
Nice

artichoke dishes really populer food.
Its really testy.
And good for health
I appreciate your post @donkeypong

Wow, I thought it is a flower.. I haven't taste one..

! go artichokes What great Stuff very nice . You'll never know how much you don't know till you know. Go Artichokes!

Wow! This is my first time of seeing and hearing about artichoke. Thanks to internet, steemit and @donkeypong. But I don't think I can be patient enough to get that fresh one. Hope to have a taste of it anytime I may visit US,Italy or any other country that produces it. Over here in Nigeria we have a lot of vegetables we eat but I don't think there's anyone that will take much of your time to prepare like artichoke. Great research from you and I'll try and put forward on my blog a research about a vegetable or fruit we eat that you may hardly find in other countries/continents

I have had this vegetable and have thought many times that this is a lot of work for a little payoff. But it is delicious and unique. Thanks for this great article on the topic and I love that pizza by the way.

wow good food and healthy thank you
has shared

Thank you for all the great information. I never had artichoke until my friend introduced it to me in high school. My favorite ways to eat are on pizza and as a dip!

hy salam know in steemit.terimakasih postnnya post nice and useful

I wish i will get to see you prepare this artichokes though i haven't seen it in this our country,Nigeria. But i love to explore new things. Seriously i love food very very well..smiles. Wonderful post sir.

Thank you for sharing. What a fascinating story about artichokes. I never knew about the "Artichoke King" or Marilyn Monroe being the "Artichoke Queen". I have just started eating them myself more recently, and my girlfriend makes an awesome dip with them. I've never cooked them fresh before - looks delicious. I'm going to have to give that a try sometime. Enjoy!

very nice👌👌👌👌

Thats a very tender green vegetable.....

i never saw it before this, it was very wow.

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I love eat vegetables. but I have never seen this type of vegetables and made me curious. does it taste bitter ?

Goodness yes, artichoke dishes are constantly prominent, in light of the fact that the artichoke season has come, it will last until April, when lilac blooms show up from the buds, and after that white lighten, on the grounds that the artichoke is a social relative of the wild thorn.

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its really intresting for to know about Artichoke KING and QUEEN also more intresting thing that there is an Artichoke Festival in Castroville, California
it think it have much value in merica and also in europe if we read those legend words who saying that artichokes were created by the god Zeus

Nice food thanks for sharing

You're right when you say alot of people don't know about this.

I am Nigerian and I've never heard of artichoke before. I love when I stumble on a post and learn something new ..

Thanks for the post and they look yummy

That is the most comprehensive write up on artichokes I’ve ever seen. Like your daughter they are one of my favourite veggies too and I especially love the wild ones.

Thank you @donkeypong. I did not realize the artichoke had such a rich and somewhat seedy history ;) . The mafia saw it as a cash cow ?? Interesting they got involved with it.

Anyway, I am 50 and have NEVER tried one. Your Article here has potentially been the impetus for me to do just that here in the next week. Thanks :)

I never see that kind of vegetable from the rest of my life. Didn't taste it either.

In the 16th century, eating an artichoke was reserved only for men. Women were denied the pleasure because the artichoke was considered an aphrodisiac and was thought to enhance sexual power.Artichokes are one of the oldest foods know to humans.They have quite an astonishing history behind them.

well we dont have artichokes here:
i came to know that they have very health benefits too
somebody import it here!

I'm so happy to read this post.. great, good, beautiful, and awesome....

American views are really incredible. They use all things for enjoyment by knowing on them deeply.

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Nice one man
Though I rarely understand the whole write up

A very interesting read. I have never tasted one before. I wonder how a fresh one will taste?

wow amazing, i really liked your post ..

This is very interesting , but believe it or not I have never eaten nor tasted one - we usually leave that off the pizza - think I will have to try it , because something with such a rich history (and some famous people advertising you) needs a chance hahaha

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Very Good information with superb clicks!

I like your post. Barely worth the trouble. It’s really just a thistle head with spikes everywhere.

Really good work!! Keep it up.

Artichokes are something I have always wanted to try but never had the chance. They aren't available in my area but I could probably try and check a couple import stores for them. I'm really interested in an artichoke pizza! I'll have to check to see if any of the pizzerias near me have one or if I can find it somewhere to try and make myself!

Marilyn Monroe always have many attention to her :), cause her beauty!!

I suddenly want to try some artichoke. I think I will become much smarter and stronger thanks to the unbelievable power of artichoke.
Thank you for telling me about artichoke.
Did I say artichoke to many times? artichoke artichoke artichoke, damn sorry :D

it seems as a blooming girl..so cute...

I love artichokes as in...great post😀

This looks wonderful.. Really mouth-watering. Want to try it..

Good thing that all your family enjoy the artichokes, this fruit in its benefits is the cinarina which helps bile and digestion of fats, very good to lower for high cholesterol, there are many more, greetings from Venezuela

Hi my friend! Ohhhh! I missed the Moroccan artichokes!!! We didn’t have it here in Mauritius! I bought just the frozen one from the store, but it will not be like the fresh one, which you can steam it or boiled it and you can make vinaigrette to eat them, now am cooking them just in the tagine.
Have a nice day.

That's Good Vegetable! 👍👍👍