In praise of the artichoke...

Happy966
on 4/9/12 10:40 am

It is spring and they are on
sale - one dollar a piece and
I can fit six into my pot.
They are good hot or cold

with a little homemade Greek
yogurt and cucumber dip.
Don't forget the garlic!
You don't need melted butter.

They take a long time to
eat and have only 60 calories.
Also protein and fiber.
All that and yummy, too!!

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_cook_and_eat_an_arti choke/


:) Happy

53 yrs old, 5'6" HW: 293 ConsW: 273 SW: 263 CW: 206

(deactivated member)
on 4/9/12 10:45 am
I saw them in the market yesterday (only 69 cents a pop here in CA). I was so tempted, but was worried it might be too hard on my sleeve, so passed them by. What do you think at 4 months out? I love artichokes - big time!  Would kill to eat something other than the usual winter & frozen veggie bites I've been having!
Happy966
on 4/9/12 11:33 am

I waited 4 months or so (can't remember for sure - more than 3) for raw veggies, but I did cooked veggies as soon as I was cleared for all foods.  Nothing bothers my tummy, but I wouldn't think artichokes would be too hard on yours - just cook them long enough. Yum!!


:) Happy

53 yrs old, 5'6" HW: 293 ConsW: 273 SW: 263 CW: 206

frisco
on 4/9/12 12:23 pm
On April 9, 2012 at 5:45 PM Pacific Time, kairk wrote:
I saw them in the market yesterday (only 69 cents a pop here in CA). I was so tempted, but was worried it might be too hard on my sleeve, so passed them by. What do you think at 4 months out? I love artichokes - big time!  Would kill to eat something other than the usual winter & frozen veggie bites I've been having!
 
Just over boil/cook them a bit.......

They get real soft....

frisco

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(deactivated member)
on 4/9/12 12:33 pm
Thanks! Will give it a try. Oh, what exactly is Siricha (?) and where can I get it? You use it a lot for spice and I'm into spicy food, so.....
furiosmommy
on 4/9/12 10:45 am - Phoenix, AZ
 I LOVE LOVE LOVE artichokes!

~ Nikki ~  Loving my rad new life!
VSG 1/4/2011

Lost 150lbs, gained back 50lbs.

Back on track and hope to

compete as a Powerlifter soon!!

Happy966
on 4/9/12 11:33 am

Amen, sister!!


:) Happy

53 yrs old, 5'6" HW: 293 ConsW: 273 SW: 263 CW: 206

Pooch2
on 4/9/12 11:21 am

I found a new product at Costco, Cynara Whole Artichoke Hearts, they are 35 calories, 6 g carbs and 3 g protein, for half a cup (130 grams) and are packed in water, not oil, as you usually see.  (that's about 3 whole hearts and there are 7 servings in each jar I think about 6 bucks)  I could not find a pic on their site, the ones at Costco come in a two pack, glass jars but this pic is of the same brand and same label on glass.   Yummy snack....

      

HW: 425    SW: 337   CW: 262 GW: 217 (surgeon)  
Pre-surgery loss; 88 lbs (mostly in my required 6 month insurance class)
Happy966
on 4/9/12 11:30 am

I will keep my eyes peeled!!


:) Happy

53 yrs old, 5'6" HW: 293 ConsW: 273 SW: 263 CW: 206

Pooch2
on 4/9/12 12:00 pm
Yaaa, for the cupboard when fresh ones are not in site, cause the fresh cooked  ones are awesome
HW: 425    SW: 337   CW: 262 GW: 217 (surgeon)  
Pre-surgery loss; 88 lbs (mostly in my required 6 month insurance class)
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