A Word on Artichokes

A jar of oil packed and seasoned artichoke hearts is a time-saving wonder product. I very much prefer these to the canned stuff, which is often tasteless, and sometimes not cleaned very well (no one likes a tough outer leaf). Artichokes that have been packed in seasoned oil tend to be brighter in color and take less time to make taste good. But, if you can’t find the oil-packed variety, a good jar of chokes packed in a seasoned brine would do just fine.

But, of course, at Greens, we are all about using the fresh stuff. The texture, flavor, and appreciation of the vegetable are all heightened when you prepare them from their raw form. To us, it’s an honor to spend the time cleaning the artichokes that our farmers so carefully grew for us. If working with artichokes have seemed like a daunting task to you in the past, or if you’ve simply never cooked them yourself, never fear! Trimming and cleaning baby artichokes, while somewhat time-consuming, is actually quite easy. Once they’re prepped, cooking them is also relatively quick and easy, too.