Keith gave me my first taste, he gave me one after a date and then became my sole supplier, for a number of years! I started slowly, maybe one a month, but over the years things have escalated and one no longer lasts more than 3 or 4 days. I can't even sleep without it. I now source my own product, having cut Keith out as the middle man.
What is this addiction? Reading. It takes me to far away places and introduces me to friends in places I only dream about visiting.
I spent last weekend with Frances Mayes at her home in Tuscany where she taught me how to enjoy the early season artichokes, simply done with lemon and olive oil. I decided last night that I would celebrate the early summer we were having (before the cold and rain arrived this morning), by making pan roasted baby artichokes and mushrooms.
Artichokes5 Baby Artichokes
1 Punnet Mushrooms
1 Garlic Clove minced
Olive Oil
Juice of 1 Lemon
Jenny Morris Lemon Pepper
Salt
Before you start to prepare the artichokes, have a bowl of lemon water ready for them, otherwise they turn black very quickly.
Proceed to cut off the hard outer leaves and the top 1.5cm.
Peel the stalk, to reveal the soft under flesh.
Cut in half and if there is any furry choke remove it, but this should not happen if they are young.
Heat some olive oil in a pan and toss in the artichokes, mushrooms and the garlic.
Gently fry until the artichokes are done, then squeeze in the lemon juice and seasoning.
Serve while hot.
Anyone who says they have only one life to live
must not know how to read a book.
~Author Unknown
must not know how to read a book.
~Author Unknown
Rosemary Gough
6 comments:
I share your addiction, but it has been a lifelong habit with me! My husband takes a book wherever he goes, even when we went to the Comedy Club in London, just in case!
I like Frances Mayes too, and artichokes, but I only cooked one forthe first time last year when I was given some by a friend. I love the flavour - it takes me right back to Italy.
I share your addiction, I'm afraid but it is a kind addiction and a good friend as long as you do come out from behind it on occasion.
A girl has to eat, you know ........
I love artichokes and mushrooms and would devour this dish :)
Kit - I was a slow starter, but I am making up for it now. Frances really makes me want to pack up everything and move to Tuscany.
Jacoba - At least it won't kill me, like some other addictions!
Maryann - I definitely had the lion's share of this dish!
I'm getting on a plane...right now... #1 because it's warm there. #2 because I want you to make this for me. I put a little star next to it so I can come back to it whenever I want!
Oh yum!!
I always find it difficult to get hold of fresh artichokes though, where do you source yours?
Ps: i'm an avid reader myself!
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