{"id":5132,"date":"2017-05-18T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2017-05-18T08:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=5132"},"modified":"2018-02-19T11:38:01","modified_gmt":"2018-02-19T11:38:01","slug":"the-dinette-teller-21-all-you-need-to-know-about-artichokes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=5132","title":{"rendered":"The Dinette Teller &#8211; 21. All you need to know about Artichokes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"p1\">Artichokes are delicious and full of nutrients, vitamins and mineral salts.<\/p>\n<p>Italy has become a major world producer with an average production of more than 500.000 tonnes and is cultivated on about 47.000 hectares.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5138\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichokes-1669245_1920-300x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5138 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichokes-1669245_1920-300x200-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Artichokes Field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">You can find the best quality preserved artichokes\u00a0in our store, our traditional recipe captures the delicate flavour of a Mediterranean spring to give a boost of taste to your recipes throughout the whole year! Try our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/artichokes-pate\/\">Artichokes Pat\u00e8<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/grandmothers-artichokes\/\">Grandmother&#8217;s Recipe Artichokes<\/a>\u00a0or the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/grilled-artichokes\/\">Whole Grilled Artichokes<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<h2 class=\"wpb_wrapper\">NUTRITIONAL VALUES<\/h2>\n<p>The artichokes are well known for their high sensory quality. They are rich in Iron, mineral salts (calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium) and vitamins (A, B1, B2, C, PP). While they are also very low in calories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"p1\">They contain the principle &#8220;<strong>cynarine<\/strong>&#8220;, which is deemed responsible for the bitter taste but also for the beneficial action on the diuresis and the regularity of the bowel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5144\" style=\"width: 295px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichoke4.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5144 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichoke4.png\" width=\"295\" height=\"175\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cynarine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">As a consequence, this amazing vegetable provides many benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>CHOLESTEROL<\/strong>: reduce triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol (the bad one), while they increase the HDL-cholesterol (the good one);<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>DIABETE<\/strong>S: thanks to the high contribution of fibres;<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>HYPERTENSION<\/strong>: thanks to the contribution of potassium;<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>OVERWEIGHT<\/strong>: due to the satiety feeling and the laxative effect;<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>CELLULITIS<\/strong>: thanks to the diuresis properties<\/li>\n<li class=\"p1\"><strong>LIVER FUNCTION<\/strong>: great liver protectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">ARTICHOKES VARIETIES<\/h2>\n<p>They are two main categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fall varieties<\/strong>: common in the Southern part of Italy, where the season starts towards the end of October and finishing at the end of May. A great part of this harvest is dedicated to canning and preserving. Suppliers use traditional recipes and technics that have been passed on through generations. For that reason, this area is well known for producing marinated artichokes of the highest quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5142\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5142\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/canned-338829_1920-300x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5142 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/canned-338829_1920-300x200-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/4-vegetables\/\">canned and marinated products<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Spring varieties<\/strong>: more frequent in the central and northern part of Italy, the season starts in February and continue until the end of May. There is a huge variety of delicious recipes that variate depending on the region where they are consumed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5143\" style=\"width: 295px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichoke3.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5143 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichoke3.png\" width=\"295\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spring varieties<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Italy, there are more than 90 varieties, the most common are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sardinien Spinoso<\/strong>: tapered and flavourful.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Violetto of Tuscany<\/strong>: with a unique violet colour, better if cooked.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Romano<\/strong>: typical of Rome, rounder and sweeter in taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Violetto of Sicily<\/strong>: the most common in the South of Italy, suitable to be eaten either fresh or cooked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most renowned varieties are the <strong>&#8220;Tondo from Paestum&#8221;<\/strong>, the <strong>&#8220;Mammola Romanesca&#8221;<\/strong> and the <strong>&#8220;Sardinien Spinoso&#8221;.<\/strong> All of them are recognised as protected species and are considered to be of the highest quality.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>TIPS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When you purchase your fresh artichokes, make sure that the stem is hard and straight, with a well-closed tip and dark green-violet, fleshy and crunchy leaves.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5141\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5141\" style=\"width: 296px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichoke2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5141 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichoke2.png\" width=\"296\" height=\"156\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh\u00a0from the veggies stall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Quality Preserves<\/h2>\n<p>Italian producers have fantastic recipes and technics that they have passed through the generations and this product can now be enjoyed all year round!<\/p>\n<p>Taste with Gusto if proud to be a supplier of a collection of the most delicious preserved artichokes available in Italy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/artichokes-pate\/\">Artichokes Pat\u00e8<\/a><\/strong>: delicate and dainty flavour, it is perfect for many recipes. Try it warm to toss your pasta, or to add a touch of flavour to your sandwich and toasted bread. You can use it to give a boost of taste to your meat of white fish. Delicious in cold rice salads Perfect for brunches, snacks and appetisers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7011\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7011\" style=\"width: 246px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/artichokes-pate\/\" rel=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/artichokes-pate\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7011 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/55-Pate\u0300-di-carciofi-1-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/55-Pate\u0300-di-carciofi-1-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/55-Pate\u0300-di-carciofi-1.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7011\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Artichokes Pat\u00e8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/grandmothers-artichokes\/\">Grandmother&#8217;s Recipe Artichokes<\/a>:<\/strong> The traditional family recipe, freshly prepared. It has a natural and fresh aroma with a slightly spicy flavour and unique crunchiness! Ideal as a side dish and It also goes perfectly with barbeques!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/grandmothers-artichokes\/\" rel=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/grandmothers-artichokes\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7012 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/33-Carciofi-interi-della-nonna-246x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/33-Carciofi-interi-della-nonna-246x300.jpg 246w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/33-Carciofi-interi-della-nonna.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/grilled-artichokes\/\">Whole Grilled Artichokes<\/a>: \u00a0<\/strong>Definitely a fantastic combination of ingredients with a unique and special flavour. Tender and tasty. Perfect for any dish.<a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/grilled-artichokes\/\" rel=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/grilled-artichokes\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7013 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/46_1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/46_1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/46_1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/46_1.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"p1\">History of the artichokes<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"p1\">A vegetable that looks like a flower with a very ancient history. It was\u00a0already known\u00a0amongst Egyptians, Greeks and Romans as a wild vegetable. \u00a0When Islam diffused into north Africa\u00a0the Arabs introduced this vegetable into Mediterranean Europe, especially Spain.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5139\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/marror-hagada.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5139 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/marror-hagada-300x259.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arabs depict artichokes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">In fact, the Italian word for &#8220;artichoke&#8221; is <strong>&#8220;carciofo&#8221;<\/strong>, which is meant to derive from the Arab <strong>&#8220;kharshuff&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0and the Spanish <strong>&#8220;alcachofa&#8221;<\/strong>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>During the Middle Ages, Sicily was the first Italian spot for artichokes harvesting. In the following centuries, this vegetable gradually conquered the whole of Italy. Nowadays, Italy has become one of the biggest traders worldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The biggest Italian plantations can be found in Puglia, Lazio, Campania, Sicily and Tuscany. Each area uses different methods and recipes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">\u00a0LET&#8217;S COOK<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>The edible part of the plant is the flower but the first centimetres of the stem is also good. You have to remove the more external leaves because the most tender part is the central area.<\/p>\n<p>However, the most external and bitter leaves can be used to make a broth. \u00a0You can just boil\u00a0it in not salted water to obtain an infusion that provides all the beneficial properties of the artichokes. Then, you can reuse the scented water, to enrich the flavour of a soup or a risotto.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5147\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5147\" style=\"width: 295px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichoke5.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5147 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichoke5.png\" width=\"295\" height=\"154\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Use the\u00a0scented water to enrich the flavour of other recipes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Italy, it is traditional to eat it them fresh, dipping the leaves in a mixture of <a href=\"https:\/\/tastewithgusto.ie\/shop\/organic-extra-virgin-olive-oil-casa-caroli-0-75lt\/\/\">Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/a>, lemon and salt. This is called <strong>&#8220;Pinzimonio&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5148\" style=\"width: 295px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichoke6.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5148 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/artichoke6.png\" width=\"295\" height=\"198\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pinzimonio Artichokes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Alternatively, you can add it to your pasta or rice or use it as a side dish. It is also delicious just cooked in the pan, deep-fried or boiled. Artichokes can also be baked in the oven with other vegetables or filled with mincemeat.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5149\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5149\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/800px-Stuffed_artichokes_Thanksgiving_Day_2007-300x200.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5149 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/800px-Stuffed_artichokes_Thanksgiving_Day_2007-300x200-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5149\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stuffed artichokes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artichokes are delicious and full of nutrients, vitamins and mineral salts. Italy has become a major world producer with an average production of more than 500.000 tonnes and is cultivated on about 47.000 hectares. &nbsp; You can find the best quality preserved artichokes\u00a0in our store, our traditional recipe captures the delicate flavour of a Mediterranean [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5137,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5132","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5132","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5132"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5132\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7016,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5132\/revisions\/7016"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5137"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5132"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5132"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5132"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}