A: Hi Leslie,
Many thanks for taking the time to write! Baby artichokes are a real treat, it's not everyday you see them in the store, so when you see them, it's worth grabbing em while you can.
A couple of facts about the babies. Firstly a mature Green Globe Artichoke plant will produce artichokes of all sizes, the babies really aren't babies at all, they are small artichokes cut at just the right time.
The Ocean Mist Farms website is a great resource for you artichoke lovers, click here for a little "how to" video on preparing baby artichokes, then click here for a number of great baby artichoke recipes that you can have fun with.
The nice thing about baby artichokes is that once you get into the artichoke, all is edible. They are the easiest to work with and work great in salads, pastas, risotto etc.
My preferred cooking method is to boil the first, however everyone has a preference.
Happy Cooking,
Chef Tony Baker
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