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Artichokes With Thorns

Inventory, 24 ct : 5.31
This item was last sold on : 04/13/21

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Description/Taste

Globe artichokes often referred to simply as the Globe, ranges in size from three to five inches in diameter. Its shape varies from rounded to conical from season to season. As its name suggests, its scale-like leaves produce short, tiny needle-like thorns that are more prominent in the summer and less developed in the winter; regardless of season, the thorns are dangerously inedible, even when cooked. The globe has a rich buttery tasting heart with a dense layer of nutty, meaty flesh at the base of the petals and stem.

Seasons/Availability

Artichokes are available year-round with a peak season in spring.

Current Facts

Thorny artichoke varieties include Imperial Star, Desert Globe, Emerald, Big Heart, and Green Globe. The Green Globe artichoke is the most commercially grown variety and Globe artichoke, botanical name Cynara scolymus, is an architectual perennial thistle and member of the Aster family, Asteraceae, that is cultivated for its young flowering head. The heads (which will eventually produce crowns of thistle flowers) grow upward and outward from several offset round, thick branching stems with large furry serrated leaves.

Applications

Globe artichokes may be braised, steamed, roasted, boiled, baked, marinated and hearts preserved in oil. Artichokes pair well with both fatty ingredients and high acid ingredients. Complimentary ingredients include anchovies, bacon, basil, butter, cheeses, especially goat and feta, cream, garlic, lemon, hollandaise, mushrooms, pepper, sausage, thyme, tomatoes, vinaigrettes, white wine and truffles. For the optimum artichoke, select the heaviest artichokes that have a tight core and thick stems, which is a sign of a big heart. If you squeeze the artichoke and it squeaks, it is fresh.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The Latin word for artichoke "cinara" is derived from ash, a nourishing fertilizer that produced quality artichokes.

Geography/History

Artichokes were first cultivated in the Mediterranean region thousands of years ago. Specifically, they were grown in the northern region of Africa, called Maghreb, where they are still found growing in their wild state. One plant can flourish for several years until it eventually will stop producing. The Globe artichoke dominates the agricultural landscape of coastal marine regions with cool, foggy summer mornings. The most suitable Globe artichoke growing region in the world is the central coast of California, where artichokes are grown as perennials year-round. In non-coastal regions artichokes are grown as annuals, which generates less yields per plant, per acre and is essentially less cost effective.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Public House 131	San Diego CA	858-537-0890
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Artichokes With Thorns. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Pinch My Salt		Whole Roasted Garlicy Artichokes
From A Chef's Kitchen		Oven Roasted Artichokes with Roasted Garlic Butter
Paleo Cupboard		Roasted Artichokes with Garlic and Lemon
Preppy Kitchen		Roasted Artichokes
Christina's Cucina		Lidia's Mushroom and Black Olive Stuffed Artichokes
From A Chef's Kitchen		Oven Roasted Artichokes with Roasted Garlic Butter
Fox and Briar		Hot Crab Dip Stuffed Artichokes
Eatin' on the Cheap		Stuffed Artichokes
Our Best Bites		Fire Roasted Artichokes
Cooking on the Weekends		The Ultimate Stuffed Artichoke

the other 4...

Food Blogga		How to Clean, Cook, and Eat an Artichoke
A Veggie Venture		Simple Microwave Artichokes
Dash of Savory		Steamed Artichokes with Lemon Parsley Butter
The Italian Dish		Baked Stuffed Artichokes with Leeks

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