Artichoke

The ancestor of our word “artichoke” comes from the opposite side of the Mediterranean from Greece: Arab-occupied Spain. There, the western Arabic word for an… Read More »Are Artichokes Italian Or Greek?

Baby Green artichokes are primarily cultivated in Italy, France and Belgium for farmers markets. The only other region producing commercial Baby Green artichoke crops is… Read More »Where Do Baby Artichokes Come From?

Use a granulated fertilizer containing balanced amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, to create the rich soil artichokes require, according to Organic Gardening. Do artichoke… Read More »What Is The Best Fertilizer For Artichokes?

To dry artichoke flowers, cut them off using pruning shears and hang them upside down with a piece of string in a cool, dry place… Read More »How Do You Dry Artichoke Flowers?

You don’t actually have to cut them back at all, but we find the plants grow back healthy and strong the following year when we… Read More »Do Globe Artichokes Grow Back?

Store artichoke buds in the refrigerator as soon as possible after harvesting. Store buds in a perforated plastic bag in the vegetable crisper section. Artichokes… Read More »How Do You Store Artichokes After Harvesting?

Artichokes, raw, (globe or french) contains 60 calories per 128 g serving. This serving contains 0.2 g of fat, 4.2 g of protein and 13… Read More »What Is The Serving Size For Artichoke?

Artichokes provide fiber, a key blood sugar player And that fiber is able to help manage your blood sugar levels. Fiber is able to slow… Read More »Do Artichokes Spike Blood Sugar?

Under those purple leaves is the fuzzy choke, which you also remove. After the artichoke is cooked you can scoop out the choke, revealing the… Read More »What Does Purple On An Artichoke Mean?

The artichoke bottom is simply the underside of the heart and has a delicious flavor and a tender texture. What is the bottom of an… Read More »What Is The Difference Between An Artichoke Heart And An Artichoke Bottom?