Reigning Artichokes
Five years ago, then–California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed artichokes our official state vegetable. Who knew? Makes sense when you consider that the state grows nearly all the U.S. crop. From a ...
Preparation
If you love the taste of artichokes but are intimidated by how to prep them for dinner or a recipe, follow these steps.
1 Wash and dry artichoke.
2 In a large bowl, combine 3 cups water with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. (Submerge artichoke in lemon water between each step to ensure the artichoke’s flesh doesn’t brown.)
3 Remove lower petals (also called the leaves) with a sharp knife.
4 Trim the base of the stem nearly flush with the bottom of the artichoke.
5 Cut off the top third of the artichoke.
6 Trim the tips of any remaining spiky petals with scissors.
7 Slice artichoke vertically in half and remove center choke (all the fuzzy hairs, and purple and white inner petals) with a spoon.
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