I’m thinking of making preserved artichokes, and am looking for a source for cheaper bulk artichokes. They wouldn’t need to be state fair beauties, as I’ll be trimming off most of the leaves anyway. Any... (7 replies, last updated by StriperGuy June 22, 2009)

Do stores sell these? (2 replies, last updated by celeriac September 21, 2007)

Tough pill to swallow! http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/298090.html (1 reply, last updated by netmover November 7, 2007)

a tiny bit conducive to enjoying food. Maybe I picked a bad night to visit, but as their are plenty of other dining choices in the neighborhood, it’ll be a long, long time before I head back. Choking on the Chickenbone? I... (17 replies, last updated by Peter Cuce May 29, 2003)

I thought my dinner plans had been made by my host for Saturday night, but that became lunch, so now I have no time to decide, and no reservations on Bridge Run weekend. Two girls...we want great food, creative, upscale but not... (11 replies, last updated by frogmore April 3, 2006)

Wow, I received my copy of Gourmet yesterday and I was barely able to find the articles. The advertising is obnoxious. Is it just me or does anyone feel the same way? Nancy PS I am not renewing my subscription. (4 replies, last updated by beth October 27, 2000)

No, you’re not the only one. I didn’t get "choked up" per se, but those two scenes were wonderful. I loved how they visually depicted taste sensation w/ the psychedelic colors and music. The sudden childhood flashback... (37 replies, last updated by pikawicca July 8, 2007)

I knew they were banned after several children choked on the lychees I think, so I haven’t been looking for them. But they are REALLY good frozen!!! Let that blob melt in it’s own special way in your mouth –... (18 replies, last updated by Mealcentric May 14, 2005)

I’m sure Mitsuwa will have them. I used to travel to Japan on business and a client there told me that during the Mochi Festival, the news reports tally the number deaths due to choking - much like our news reports track the... (12 replies, last updated by PayOrPlay December 14, 2006)

Trim head and stem, quarter, and scoop out the choke. Steam for 15 minutes. Brush with garlic and lemon scented oil, salt and pepper and grill. (1 reply, last updated by krisrishere November 6, 2008)

I have never cooked or prepared any artichokes, but couldn’t resist the box of them. Wanting to try steam with dips, stuffed, grilled and maybe fried. And am not sure-but with the baby ones is it not an issue with the choke... (5 replies, last updated by alwayscooking February 25, 2009)

Baby chokes, adolescent, and mature all have the same basic prep for frying. Start by squeezing some lemon juice into a bowl of water (enough to hold the submerged chokes) which will prevent oxidation/browning. Remove outer... (5 replies, last updated by cherylp October 26, 2003)

in half or quarters, saute with garlic, halved baby new potatoes for a few minutes, cover in tomato sauce and a little white wine if I have some, and simmer until sauce is reduced and chokes and potatoes are soft. Finish with... (12 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler May 5, 2004)

"showing no mercy" good point, last night I was too soft hearted w/ the artichokes and wound up with some un-chewable leaves. They were delicious anyway. I made a lemon vinaigrette, marinated the (boiled, sorry) chokes for a few... (5 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler March 22, 2005)

involves trimming top and outer leaves, steaming the artichokes, cutting them into six wedges, cleaning out the choke of course, and then throwing them on the grill. The six wedges are throwing me off. Even though these things are... (4 replies, last updated by Christina D May 25, 2003)