I've always been curious about artichokes. I watch a LOT of FoodTV, and I've seen them prepared before...but for some reason, the prickly little suckers looked very intimidating to me, so I never tried them. And nobody has every prepared one for me, either. I've had artichoke hearts out of a jar, and of course, I've probably eaten VATS of cheese and artichoke dip...but really, could not have told you what an artichoke tasted like. Well today, that all changed!
Kristin blogged about what she's eating, and got me thinking...and now, I am addicted!! I just boiled my little friend in some water with lemon in it...dipped in a little butter...and YUM!!! My kid was even standing over me, begging for bites! Awesome!!
Until today, I would have told you my favourite green thing is an avocado. And really, they still are (omg: a half an avocado, cubed with a little lime juice on it - TOTALLY my favourite mushy, and SO filling!), but right now, I'm going to call artichokes a very close second!
Nice one, Kristin!
Oh...and a little post script: today I hit 60lbs down! Yay!!
So excited for you!
ReplyDeleteYeah for 60! Now I gotta try me an artichoke.
ReplyDeleteYEAH for 60! Today was 60 for me as well - we are 60 sisters. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I LOVE artichokes...yummo! And avocado. And asparagus. I guess I have a thing for "A" veggies, although I really love brussel sprouts as well. Why am I fat? Oh yea, I also love chocolate.
Anyhooo, enough about me - sounds like you had a good day. YEAH!
Yea for 60 down!!!Damn you're quick. :)
ReplyDeleteLove artichokes - once you get past the intimidation factor.
Happy Mothers Day!
Woohoo...way to go Gilly. I love artichokes to but don't make them too often. My husband hates them and always says "anyone who eats artichokes outa choke!" Who needs to hear that when eating? I love them the way you made them and also the Italian way. We mix bread crumbs, parmesan, salt, pepper, chopped garlic, parsely and olive oil than stuff it all between the leaves until its so fat than put in a pot of water about 1 inch and steam for about 45 minutes. Delish!
ReplyDeleteYAY for 60lbs down!!!
ReplyDeleteI need to hop on this artichoke bandwagon. They sound yummy!
Good job on 60 down and your first artichoke.
ReplyDeleteA little post script???? Dude - that's amazing - who cares about artichokes? Well actually - I do - they scare me to death. Tell me what they taste like? Like broccoli?
ReplyDeleteYayyyy for 60!!! Congratulations!!! And go Gilly for braving the thorny artichoke - and conquering it! xoxo
ReplyDeleteyayyy! 60 lbs is awesome! i just reposted my 60 lb pic today.
ReplyDeleteWow! i didnt even know you could eat plain artichokes!? i thought there was only certain parts of it you can eat??? go figure?
60 pounds is friggin awesome. Well over half way to 100 and you're what, 3 months post-op? Ok, I'm done pumping you up...like you need a bigger ego.
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Yay 60. Artichokes are so delish. Glad you discovered them for yourself. Yum.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Gilly!!!
ReplyDelete60 is F*CKING AWESOME!!!
ReplyDeleteYahoo for 60 freakin' pounds. Keep rocking the band...you're inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI know this may sound stupid, but how do you eat the artichoke? Don't you like drag the leaf thing betennd your teeth and eat the insides? I wouldn't know where to begin!
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