Thursday, June 16, 2011

Beautiful Artichokes


Boil until tender. Enjoy with warm melted butter and lemon!
Posted by Catherine at 1:42 AM
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  1. MaryamJune 16, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    YUM!! Those look perfect!!

    Maryam

    http://athomewithmaryam.blogspot.com

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  2. Glamour DropsJune 16, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    They are magnificent! {I assume that you grew these?} Last summer, I let a couple of mine stay on in the veggie garden so that they could flower. OMG! The flowers are GLORIOUS, to say the very least. Huge globes of purple brilliance.

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  3. Ever Green TreeJune 16, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    soooo tempting! Lovely shot :)

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  4. Mel@Georgica PondJune 16, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    Mother Nature is marvellous - really. They are such a work of art in themselves. I wish I could buy artichokes that look that good - someone should design a fabric around that pattern. Best way to serve them too. Mmmm..

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  5. pve designJune 16, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    yum.

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  6. Stephanie JordanJune 16, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    We had a friend who was invited to dinner at the parents' house of a girl he was seeing. It was a tradition in their household to eat artichokes for birthday dinners. Problem was, our friend had never eaten an artichoke. So, when his date told him to just eat the "meat," he pulled off the leaf and threw the entire thing in his mouth ... to the amusement of everyone else at the table. I will never be able to look at artichokes without thinking of that story!

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  7. LeeJune 16, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love this blog. I never seem to be able to comment before others. This is the first time. I'm honored. Love this. We would be great friends. We have so much in common. We love all the same things. I love your taste. YOur fam is beautiful. God bless. Lisa

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  8. Barb McFadenJune 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    MY FAVORITE VEGGIE....ever!!! We used to have them all the time for our birthday dinners.....then we came to expect them in the toe of our Christmas stocking (remember, they are out of season at that time and hard to come by...or should I just say expensive.)

    Now on WW...I don't use butter, but I eat them plain and really am enjoying the full taste. I am salivating as I type this.

    O HAPPY DAY!!!

    Love your posts. Let us see updates of the beautiful babies every once in a while. A true treat for us.

    B.

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  9. KitJune 16, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Oh they sound so yummy! Do you know I haven't had an artichoke in 34 years! I think it is about time again, don't ya think?...LOL Have a great day! Kit

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  10. NanaNor'sJune 16, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Hi there, I love artichokes-yum!!! We have always cooked them in the pressure cooker for 20 mins. and we serve our with mayo. Love hearing how others cook and eat theirs. One question-actually it is a family arguement that has gone on for 33 yrs....do you put the leaf in your mouth up or faced down? Just curious...
    Enjoy!
    Noreen

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  11. IdoJune 16, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    That sounds yummy!
    XXX Ido

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  12. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    yes they are...work of art by HIM
    KAT

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  13. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJune 16, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Just delicious, are they from your garden?

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  14. Preppy Pink CrocodileJune 16, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Did you grow them? I love the sight of artichokes and asaparagus growing. Yum!

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  15. Kacie - With LoveJune 16, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Those look incredible! Wow. Don't find them like that at the store!

    Kacie
    A Collection of Passions
    http://www.acollectionofpassions.blogspot.com/

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  16. CatherineJune 16, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    These are store bought! I did buy some seeds for our garden this spring but I'm not so sure that they'll grow here. I'm willing to try though as they are a favorite!
    And I eat the leaves UP! And only the last half of it...and then of course, the heart. Yum.

    xoTrina

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  17. Blondie's JournalJune 16, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    These are huge!!! I have never made them myself, only have had them in restaurants. That easy?!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  18. designchicJune 16, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    heavenly...

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  19. WindlostJune 16, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    OMG. I will be right over! xo Terri

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  20. Paula Jo @ Outdoor Garden DecorJune 17, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    The artichokes look fantastic. I just love them when I dip them in melted butter. Delicious!!

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  21. KelleyJune 17, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Wow Trina,,,them are some big Arties!

    Butter and lemon, just too yummy,,,xo kelley

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  22. helen tilstonJune 17, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Mighty tempting and no doubt delicious. The freshest foods need such simple recipes
    Helen

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  23. 24 CornersJune 18, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    That is a frame-worthy shot...my goodness! They make me think of summer and warmth...I'm sure they were enjoyed immenseley.
    Have a wonderful and 'hopefully' sunny weekend, this is going to be another very special one!!
    xo J~

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  24. SuzJune 18, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I like your blog. Very pretty.

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  25. red tickingJune 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    hi trina.... missing you and wanted to stop by and say hello... hope you are doing great...

    and the artichokes? only one of my favorite things in the world... simple and yet sooo amazing.

    enjoy your special weekend xoxo

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  26. { T G L }June 19, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Oh my, I just love artichokes! And these look so beautiful! Bon appetit!

    Blessings,
    This Good Life

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  27. KarenJune 19, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Got this recipe from an Italian friend. I didn't have fresh arties so used canned and it was still fab!
    400g cooked artichokes chopped, 1/2 C mayo, 1/2 C parmesan (grated), 4 T philly cheese , lemon juice, 1t minced garlic, 1/2 t cayenne. Combine, place into small oven dish, sprinkle more parmesan over top then cook in 200/390 oven 40 min. GREAT hot dip!

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  28. AnonymousJune 22, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Graham, with a grimace on his face, says to Margaret: Look, Mom and Dad are eating leaves again.

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