Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I adore artichokes . . . I really want to grow them in my garden here in Ireland I think they would withstand the constant wind. But I can't find a grower. Wendywoo - Craige Moore Thursday, October 13, 2005 4:57 AM Artichokes with sauce moutarde This sauce is Julia Child's. I've never had it anywhere else besides at home (everyone else seems to eat their 'chokes with just butter or something boring like that), which is a shame, because it is the best artichoke sauce ever. I used to request them every year on my birthday. In case you need a refresher on cooking artichokes, here's that too (from a piece of paper that my mother wrote for me when I left home 12 years ago): A desirable one is compact, with fleshy, closely clinging leaves of a good green color all the way to the tips, stem also fresh green. Remove stem by slicing base so that the artichoke can stand upright. Remove base leaves. Lay on side and slice off 3/4 inch of top of center cone. Trim off points of remaining leaves with scissors. Put in cold water with 1 tablespoon vinegar per quart (prevents discoloring, not an essential step) for 30 mins or so. Put artichokes into large pot of boiling, salted water (1.5 tsps per qt.). Lay double cheesecloth over them. Return to a boil quickly, but continue boiling for 35-40 mins. (I don't have cheesecloth, but that's how my mom always did it and hers taste perfect.) Sauce moutarde: 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 3 tablespoons boiling water 1/3 - 1/2 cup olive oil salt & pepper 1/8 lemon, squeezed 2 pinches Herbes de Provence Rinse small metal mixing bowl in hot water. (I know this sounds strange, but this is what Julia says to do so I always do it right.) Add mustard to bowl and whisk. Add water slowly and whisk continually. Then add oil slowly, whisking. Whisk in rest in order. Serving suggestion: Allow artichokes to cool about 10 mins on paper towels. Serve on large enough plates to leave room for leaf piles. Give each person a small bowl of the dipping sauce. Depending on how much you dip, sauce will serve 3-5 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 I love them, too. They are my favorite veggie. I even have a painting of one in my kitchen! -Craige On 10/13/05, Cahermuckee <cahermuckee wrote: > I adore artichokes . . . I really want to grow them in my garden here in > Ireland I think they would withstand the constant wind. But I can't find a > grower. > > Wendywoo > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 > I adore artichokes . . . I really want to grow them in my garden here > in Ireland I think they would withstand the constant wind. But I > can't find a grower. Wendywoo - I think you can mail order! I don't know anything about them, but they're in Co. Leitrim (I forget where exactly you are though, sorry :-7 .) http://www.theorganiccentre.ie/seeds.html Clicking on " vegetables " doesn't actually work (although all the other links do!) - however, all you need to do is scroll down to the vegetable list. Artichokes are first up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 > I love them, too. They are my favorite veggie. > > I even have a painting of one in my kitchen! I saw a Trading Spaces (tv show) once where Genevieve the designer decorated the kitchen from an artichoke... no paintings of artichokes, but lots of light green and deep purple, and a tin ceiling! It was gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2005 Report Share Posted October 13, 2005 > golly - how wonderful Amy. Thanks so much. I do hope they have the > 'crowns' I don't know if I can grow them from seed. I shall go and > take a look. It takes forever because I am on dialup. You're welcome!! :-) Maybe if they don't they might know of someone?? In case it's too slow loading, here's the contact info: The Organic Centre, Rossinver, Co. Leitrim, Ireland Tel: 353-71-98-54338 Fax: 353-71-98-54343 E-Mail: organiccentre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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