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Feb 28Liked by Anne Byrn

2 cooked whole artichokes in the fridge. My “go to” sauce. Equal parts Hellman’s Mayo and sour cream. Add lemon zest and some lemon juice and salt.

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So that’s how you make Romesco! My husband and I honeymooned in Barcelona, and that’s where I had that sauce. Thanks for the great recipe.

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I grew up in Northern California about 70 miles from Castroville. I’m not sure when it became known as the Artichoke Capital of the World, but artichokes did show up on the dinner plate in spring and summer. The only way we ever ate them was dipped in mayo. My favorite part was the heart, but I didn’t like having to eat my way through so many tough outer leaves to get there! Thanks for a delightful new recipe to try and for the great pictures, especially the one of Marilyn!

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Loved this history because whilst I hate artichokes, guess what a client has had me steaming all last week...!

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Oh, Anne. I've written a cookbook of sorts with funny stories and the first chapter is the artichoke. A is for Artichoke. In it, I mention most of what you mentioned including Marilyn!! Honestly, if it ever gets published, I promise you I did not plagiarize!!

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Mar 1Liked by Anne Byrn

I've only had artichoke hearts.

I'm all for banning corduroy, except for Corduroy the Bear.

I rush the spring season with daffodils.

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