Artichokes are the undisputed ugly duckling of the vegetable bin.
However, as with people, looks are just part of the package. Artichokes woo loyal followers with their rich, nutty flavor and ability to compliment anything from stir-fry to pasta. Sometimes the good life requires a home away from home. One that includes room for the family, a kitchen with all the conveniences, a restroom with a shower, a couple of TV sets and a front porch with a view. Of a national park, perhaps.