I love artichokes. As a kid my mom boiled them and then we dipped the end of the leaves in butter. The heart was the reward for our hard work. This spring has been about artichokes. Last week a few blogger friends and I went to Baroda Farms in Lompoc to see the thistles up close. Here's the video in case you missed it. Last year about this time I was in Rome where … [Read more...]
Artichokes: Field Trip to Baroda Farms
Artichokes, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways--sangria, fiesole and green globe. The only thing better than eating artichokes is going to an artichoke farm and then eating them. A few weeks ago I asked Oakley from Frieda's Produce if she knew of an artichoke farm that I and a few of my fellow bloggers could visit. Doing what Oakley does best she arranged for a … [Read more...]
