How to cook artichokes<br>Select artichokes that are weighty for their size, have very closed leaves and are a deep green color. If the leaves are open, the artichoke may not be as fresh. Buy artichokes throughout the spring for the freshest crop.
Artichokes should be bought after winter season has finished for the freshest crop
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