tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post7136363556768462920..comments2023-10-18T08:58:33.389-06:00Comments on Livin' in a Fishbowl: Bountiful BasketLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09612681279996237855noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-82337050647548751152011-05-16T12:11:55.771-06:002011-05-16T12:11:55.771-06:00I'll take your artichokes ;-) If your kids don...I'll take your artichokes ;-) If your kids don't like them either.Dunn Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10184531778739902616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-930845843788254682011-05-16T10:53:10.791-06:002011-05-16T10:53:10.791-06:00p.s. My childhood experience with artichokes was j...p.s. My childhood experience with artichokes was just like Shannon's! Even down to the part about it being a really special treat because they're expensive and there were 6 of us! We boiled them and then ate them the same way she describes, usually with mayo. I know how you feel about mayo, but, as she says, some melted butter (or melted garlic butter) is super yummy with them as well!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237595362118713178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-13884778085759282032011-05-16T10:48:45.780-06:002011-05-16T10:48:45.780-06:00Yay! We joined a CSA in our area a couple of month...Yay! We joined a CSA in our area a couple of months ago and absolutely love it! It's a super affordable way to get really fresh, high-quality produce that is organic and local to boot! I agree that it's hard when you want to plan ahead... it throws off my shopping schedule a little... but I also love the surprise and love that it forces us to try new things, many of which I've come to love! I highly recommend it to anyone who lives within a reasonable distance of a farm co-op. I'm excited that you guys are trying this!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237595362118713178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-69954050387656872462011-05-14T19:40:22.793-06:002011-05-14T19:40:22.793-06:00wow, that sounds like a really good deal to me! Yo...wow, that sounds like a really good deal to me! You are right about that being a lot of onions though. My DIL loves that same plan and they are having fun discovering what they like and don't like. <br />Since it is just hubs and me, it would be too much food for the two of us though. Have fun!Susie - Walking Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11372339217547326555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-33943437520273648822011-05-14T13:47:02.508-06:002011-05-14T13:47:02.508-06:00I have heard about Bountiful Baskets but didn'...I have heard about Bountiful Baskets but didn't know they were available in our area! I will have to sign up. I used to get a produce box from Winder Farms every other week and I loved the grab bag! We tried baked fennel, fresh beets, and a few other new veggies. A little scary, but mostly fun (and guess what? we liked the fennel). <br /><br />I think you definitely scored with this batch of produce since pineapples are $3 each, artichokes generally run around $2 each, and blackberries are usually a couple dollars a package too. Nice!<br /><br />I personally LOVE artichokes. It was always a special night when my dad would make them because they are so expensive and there were 6 of us. I have only eaten them prepared one way though. My dad just steams them for about an hour (I have to warn you they do stink while being steamed). Then we pull the leaves off and dip the "meaty" part in melted butter or mayo (I realize how gross that sounds) and scrape the meat off with our teeth. The rest of the leaf gets thrown away. When you get to the center you peel away the hairy part and the heart is all "meat". It is delish. If you hate it you could always strip the leaves and use the hearts to make fresh artichoke dip! :) Good luck!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305428805088842399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-961259802208415232.post-65945123899076549822011-05-14T12:01:09.297-06:002011-05-14T12:01:09.297-06:00I found this tutorial on artichokes very handy whe...I found this tutorial on artichokes very handy when they were so cheap I couldn't resist one day: http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_cook_and_eat_an_artichoke/<br /><br />I'm addicted to them now!! I've been waiting all winter for them to go on sale and the day has come! Muah ha ha haaaaa!:-)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04912626974176072604noreply@blogger.com