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Buying and Eating Artichokes The globe artichoke is a member of the thistle family which has tough, green, petal-shaped leaves. Look for dark green leaves that squeak when rubbed together. Avoid those with too much browning. Store by keeping dry in a plastic bag in refrigerator 4-5 days. Wash just before cooking. It is prepared by pulling off the outer-most layer of leaves and trimming the stalk before boiling or steaming. Each prickly leaf has a small soft area on the inside base of the leaf. It is torn off and eaten by dipping in melted butter, mayonnaise or other desired sauce; then drawing the base of the leaf through the teeth discarding the remaining part of the leaf. As the outer leaves are eaten, the pithy "choke" is reached then cut or scraped away and discarded leaving the tender heart. Enjoy! |
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