Comments for Foodie Freak: Artichokes have great health benefits, fascinating history at http://lakeconews.com , comment 1 to 6 out of 6 comments http://lakeconews.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:31:29 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/5535/919/#comment-7653 Large artichokes take 40-45 minutes to cook tender. I also put garlic and oil in the water while cooking (covered pot) Then, get some \"Carl\'s gourmet lemon-garlic seasoning\", mix a couple teaspoons in 1/3 cup mayo, add a little lemon juice, and that makes the best dip! Also can use it on asparagus or broccoli etc. - helenemw Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:33:49 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/5535/919/#comment-7640 I can\'t stand dipping anything into mayo, but my artichoke recipe does not need it, or butter, or parmesan cheese sauce or any of that stuff. Here it is: Prepare the artichokes as usual. To the pot add a garlic clove or two, some lemon juice, a bay leaf, salt and a dollop of oil. Five things. Cook until the artichokes are tender. That\'s it. They are delicious. Vary the ingredients to your taste, but you will never need mayo again. - overdye Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:55:03 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/5535/919/#comment-7634 Sorry, Ross, I can\'t imagine those marvelous artichokes without mayo. Must be my plebian taste buds from the plains of North Dakota! Very interesting article. Thanks! - Mary Beth Sun, 07 Sep 2008 16:25:57 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/5535/919/#comment-7631 great, informing and funny article - thanks Ross & Co! I\'ve always wondered tho who the first brave soul was that looked at an artichoke and decided to eat it :wink: - Donna Christopher Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:59:10 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/5535/919/#comment-7627 Thanks for the article. Artichokes are one of my favorite underated foods so I am glad you wrote about them. They actually make some very pretty flowers, too. And, they grow quite well in this area. - purplegirl Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:57:21 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/5535/919/#comment-7626 the John Ash thread? He wishes. - elmerf Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:07:00 +0100