Italy, where artichokes were domesticated, grows more than anywhere else in the world. (Egypt is a not-too-distant second.) One of the most alluring varieties is the romanesco—which any visitor ...

Food is central to Italian life, and there's no better way to dive into that world than by visiting a local food festival. In Italy, these are often called a sagra, and they're fantastic, ...

However, most of the artichokes sold in the United States are grown in California. The Italian variety Green Globe is the most widely available on grocery store shelves. Artichoke season is brief, ...

Add rock shrimp and artichokes, cook an additional minute. Turn heat to high, add white wine and cook until alcohol evaporates, about 2 minutes. Return to medium heat, add chicken stock.

How to Harvest Artichokes Artichokes are unique, and their harvesting process is fascinating. However, you should do so with an eye toward the rest of the season.