My 2025 crop of Artichokes amounted to just FOUR.
I almost didn't bother with them, but being of a frugal mind, I decided that I must.
They really are the most ridiculous vegetable. The end product may be pleasant enough, but the work (and pain) involved in their preparation is hardly worth all the effort.
The ones I grow are particularly SPIKEY. They are unpleasant to handle, and to prepare they are even worse. I always end-up with blood on my hands.
I much prefer the small bundles of young fresh purple non-spikey Artichokes that one buys at market. They are easier to prepare, taste even better, and don't leave my hands in tatters!
The ones above were prepared, cooked, and eaten; they were pleasant enough, but I could have done without all the hassle.
Tinned ones are so much easier!!!
Big smile. I think exactly the same and wonder why I buy them fresh. A bag of frozen artichoke hearts gives us 2 or 3 meals.
ReplyDeleteThose spiky ones are downright dangerous! And not worth the end result.
Don't think I've seen tinned ones here. I have seen them in jars of brine but they're very expensive. Probably come from France 😁
DeleteNot a vegetable I've ever bothered to prepare. We can buy bottled ones, and probably tinned ones too, but I've never looked for those. I've eaten them as part of a meal, but found them somewhat flavourless and not worth the work involved.
ReplyDeleteGrew them once, couldn't find any part edible anywhere!
ReplyDeleteNot a vegetable I would actively seek out, although I have eaten them in restaurants. They do seem to be lacking in flavour.
ReplyDeleteI have never eaten an artichoke, and judging by the comments above I probably won't bother!
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