okiedokie.

artichiokie.

hands down, favorite veggie.

love them, do you?

here's my favorite simple way to eat them.

(dinner last night + some other goodies)

just...

trim artichokes and steam upside-down in a double boiler for 40 minutes.

dip in your favorite sauce and enjoy.

fave dips...

melted butter + lemon pepper + finely chopped garlic.

sour cream + lemon juice + dill + s and p.

balsamic vinegar + olive oil.

red wine vinegar + olive oil + dijon mustard + s and p + honey + garlic.

dad just planted about 10 more artichoke plants.

oh yea baby.