Several weeks ago (yes, I am that far behind on my posts – summertime slacking), I purchased a basket of these gorgeous purple baby artichokes on my way out of the farmer’s market simply because they were too pretty to resist. I don’t cook artichokes all that often because the preparation seems so labor-intensive, but these babies were crying out to me, and the gazillion other bags of produce I was already holding couldn’t stop me from buying them. I took them home, trimmed them oh-so-slightly, and peeled away the few tough outer leaves (Agh! Such waste! It was a travesty to toss them away, but I didn’t know what else to do with them). They then relaxed in a fragrant lemon juice and water bath, a brief beauty treatment to help maintain their lovely-hued complexion before hittin’ the hot tub.
Not that all this pampering mattered in the end; once cooked, the vibrant color faded away. I followed this recipe for preparing them and served it alongside crispy chicken cutlets. Scrumptious.
j Said:
on September 8, 2008 at 9:28 pm
You know, for my money, there isn’t enough use of the word, “scrumptious.”
Although, to be honest, it looks kinda dirty.
justvv Said:
on September 9, 2008 at 6:43 am
I am afraid to click on any of the “Possibly related posts”
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solmster Said:
on September 9, 2008 at 8:57 am
Ack! I don’t get those “possibly” related posts that generate; hrm, better make a better choice of words next time!
Jiji Said:
on September 9, 2008 at 12:45 pm
i don’t get it…..why don’t you guys weigh a thousand pounds? chicken cutlets, fried cheese, shrimp boats…..daham! i go to lunch now
lil j Said:
on September 30, 2008 at 10:02 am
hey –
i’m getting hungry over here. i’ve been eating the same thing for a month. a man can’t live on artichokes alone!