Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Local Artichokes

The Kitchen Garden sent me some artichokes today called Imperial Star Artichokes.  Apparently you can grow them as an annual in New England.  They have really thick leaves and a slightly smaller heart with less choke to worry about.  If you have never had a fresh-picked artichoke, and are an artichoke enthusiast, you are missing out.  They are so intensely artichokey with a really nice sweetness, a sweetness I think gets lost when they have to travel so far.  I am not sure if they are selling them at their farmer's markets but definitely worth a trip if they are.  Here is the website of our favorite farm...

http://kitchengardenfarm.com/

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