The artichoke—California’s official vegetable—was brought here by the Spanish in the 19th century. With 99.9% of America’s artichokes grown here, they are as Central Coast as any produce can get, as Father Ian Delinger learns exploring the joys of artichokes in this episode of 'Playing With Food.'
Playing With Food: Artichokes galore
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The Green Globe artichoke.
Liz Frost
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The Big Heart artichoke.
Liz Frost
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Tops cut off the artichokes at Monterey Farms.
Fr. Ian Delinger
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Choke scooped out of artichokes at Monterey Farms.
Fr. Ian Delinger
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Trimming the last of the outer leaves to get to the heart.
Fr. Ian Delinger
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Artichoke hearts ready for steaming, flavoring and packaging at Monterey Farms.
Fr. Ian Delinger
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Monterey Farms Arti-Hearts and grilled artichokes.
Fr. Ian Delinger
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Artichoke crop at Calcareous Vineyard.
Destiny Shannon
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Artichoke platter at Calcareous Vineyard.
Destiny Shannon
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Artichoke Pizza at Calcareous Vineyard.
Destiny Shannon
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Buffalo Arti-hearts with blue cheese and ranch dips.
Fr. Ian Delinger
