Artichokes

First cultivated in the Mediterranean, artichokes were introduced to America by Italians. They adapted well to California coastal regions, mainly around Castroville, the artichoke capital of the world. This is where most United States "chokes" are grown. Artichokes are actually immature flower buds from a large plant that is part of the thistle family. Fat stalks produce large artichokes while little stalks grow smaller ones, usually lower down on the plant. One plant can produce up to 30 chokes of different sizes. Flavor is described as slightly nutty.

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