 | Artichokes |
 General Information:
Artichokes, one of the oldest foods known to man, were cultivated as food in the Mediterranean basin thousands of years ago. Most artichokes today come from California.Shopping Tips:
Good artichokes are compact, firm and light green color. Winter artichokes may have a blistered white appearance due to frost; this enhances flavor. Cooked artichokes should be cooled completely, covered and refrigerated. cooked or raw, they keep about a week refrigerated.Nutrition:
Good source of fiber, folate and Vitamin C.Availability
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Cooking Tips:
Wash; pull off small bottom leaves. Cut off stem. Cut off top quarter of artichoke. If desired, snip tips off the remaining petals. Artichokes can be boiled, steamed or stuffed and served either hot or cold.
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