Flavourful organic artichokes festival
An artichoke is earned. Meaning…it isn't easy. There are thorns.
There's that sometimes stringy stem. And there’s no cutting corner with
teeth-stripping the meaty lusciousness off those pointy leaves. But, in
the end…you earn that soft, delicious center. You have an unrushed
eating experience. Oh yes you can enjoy a flavour that can only be
described as “artichoke-y.
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Artichokes |
”Artichokes are the ideal gourmet vegetable for a hearty meal. Famous
for their unsurpassable capacity to promote flatulence, artichokes are
supreme at alleviating digestive disorders. Artichokes have a high level
of antioxidants and they increase bile production in the liver, which
helps with blood fat metabolism.
They also contain cynarin, which lowers cholesterol levels. Mount
Lavinia Hotel has taken August 6 to the 12 to promote this delicious
vegetable made into succulent recipes by their global chefs. The
artichokes have been organically grown by Saaraketha: an organically
certified entity that thrives on sustainability and vouches that you can
eat more than just the leaf base and the heart of the artichoke.
Artichokes in general are naturally delicious that it's best not to
complicate things when preparing these nutritious thistles. MLH’s
artichoke recipes uses a very simple roasting, grilled, sautéed or even
raw on salads to concentrate the flavors.
The artichokes made using this recipe can be eaten hot, warm, or
chilled. Some of the dishes that will be yours to experience are:
* Artichoke Fritters
* Artichoke Hearts in Tomato Rice
* Artichoke Mashed Potatoes
* Artichoke Nut Bread
* Artichokes & Pork Chops
* Artichoke Soup
* Baby Artichokes Provencal
* Braised Artichokes with Tomatoes and Thyme Pasta
* Yukon Gold Potato and Artichoke Salad |
