How to Choose an Artichoke for Cooking

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Tip 1 - How To: Choose and Chop an Artichoke

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Felix Rhymes | permalink

Artichokes are tasty, but preparing them can be daunting. With the hassle-free technique in this video, you’ll be rid of this vegetable’s thick, thorny leaves in no time―and can move on to enjoying the fruits of your labor.

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Tip 2 - Picking Buying and Selecting Artichokes Tips - Ocean Mist Farms

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Gary Mannies | permalink

Selecting the right artichoke will enhance the pleasure of eating it. Learn about the types of artichokes and how to buy artichokes at the store.

For further reading: http://www.oceanmist.com/artichokes/selecting-storage/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - How to Cook and Eat an Artichoke | SimplyRecipes.com

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Chris Hodges | permalink

How to cook and eat an artichoke, with step-by-step instructions and photos.

For further reading: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_cook_and_eat_an_artichoke/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - How to Choose, Trim, Cook and Eat an Artichoke

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Theomack | permalink

Artichokes are delicious, but a lot of folks have no idea how to choose a good artichoke, trim it properly, cook it, and eat it! I can’t believe how many people I meet who have never, ever eaten an artichoke! They can seem a little intimidating and odd, but they’re really very easy to prepare. […]
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Tip 5 - How to Select and Store Artichokes

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Heidi De Vlieghe | permalink

Selecting the perfect artichoke is straightforward using this method. Many people avoid cooking with artichokes because they seem such an unusual vegetable but they are well worth the effort! Check the leaves of the artichoke.
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Tip 6 - Artichokes: How to choose

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tom Bomer | permalink

Artichokes are available pretty much all year round these days, but there are two separate peaks for production, and we're in the middle of the first one right now. That's because all four of the primary varieties are being harvested.

For further reading: http://www.latimes.com/style/la-fo-artichokes-s-story.html ^[6]