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How to cook artichokes
Select artichokes that are weighty for their size, have very closed leaves and are a deep green color.
If the leaves are open, the artichoke may not be as fresh.
Buy artichokes throughout the spring for the freshest crop.

Options are: --All artichokes are different but the following varieties of artichokes yield very good, hearty produce : Silvada: this is fully grown artichokes; their crown is soft and easy to cut. It has as rounded an appearance as other artichokes.; --Prepare a large bowl of cold water and squeeze a couple lemons into it, and then set it aside. Rinse your artichokes in cold water to remove any excess dirt or sand.; --Season artichokes with a marinade, if desired. This does not just mean making a whole crop, it means seasoning artichokes.; --Think gently when picking up artichokes to kill them quickly. Instead, use fresh artichokes that have spent a long time picking up leaves.;
Prepare a large bowl of cold water and squeeze a couple lemons into it, and then set it aside. Rinse your artichokes in cold water to remove any excess dirt or sand.