Re: when do you know it is ready?

Glad you stumbled by-  your recipe sounds great!
Theresa

Christopher P. Lindsey wrote:
>> For artichokes? I like 'em simple - boil (some people steam them; flavor
>> is better but they are tougher IMO) until a leaf pulls off easily (about
>> 40 mins for a large 'choke) and dip the leaves into mayonnaise. Some
>> people like melted butter instead of mayo.
>>     
>
> I *love* artichokes!  
>
> I prefer to boil them in water with lime halves until the stalk is just
> tender enough that a knife point can be pushed through it.
>
> I serve it with a vinaigrette made up of oil, vinegar, the scooped out
> remnants of the lime pulp, salt, pepper, garlic, tarragon, and a little
> lime juice.
>
> Chris (who happened upon this while fixing something in the archives)
>
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