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Crave Worthy: Lily.mgx Lamp
Obviously embodying a form that's been inspired by nature, the Lily.mgx lamp ($502 for small table lamp shown here), is the type of small, precious object that could make an otherwise sparsely decorated room glow. Designed by Janne Kyttanen for Materialise, the lamps are said to resemble a lily-pad flower, though I think they look a lot more like an artichoke myself. While the lamps may look simple, apparently they were designed using a 3-D material printing process that sounds rather geeky and complicated.
Roundup: Artichokes Out of the Kitchen
Artichokes in the home — not dipped in hollandaise sauce — are not exactly trendy; John Henry Dearle designed his artichoke wallpaper for William Morris before 1900, as part of the Arts and Crafts movement. But I have spotted the healthy, in-season vegetable in a variety of fab forms as of late, which I would willing to welcome into my home. These faux-tichokes have made their way to classic finials, pillows, plates, wreaths, vases, and even an ultra-modern chandelier.
Learn to Love: Artichokes
If you're looking for something new to add to your dinners, I know they may look weird, but you've got to give artichokes a try.
They're in season until May, so you should have no problems finding them at the grocery store. They're low in calories (only 60 in an entire medium-sized artichoke), but they've got a pretty decent amount of fiber — 6.5 grams!
What Vegetables Are You Most Looking Forward To Eating This Spring?
What Vegetables Are You Most Looking Forward To Eating This Spring?
Asparagus
Green Garlic
Artichokes
Arugula
Fresh herbs from the garden (mint, oregano, chives, etc)
All of the above
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Perfect Pickins: Artichokes
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Make Your Own Marinated Artichokes
Party and I are huge fans of making our own ingredients when possible, rather than using store-bought materials. We've had artichokes on the brain these days, and when she told me that she was itching to put together a classic artichoke dip, I decided I'd make my own version of canned artichokes to give to her.
Because I wanted to make a lot of cans, I doubled the recipe — and in a matter of minutes, I had bright-flavored, zesty jars of artichokes that are great edible gifts.
The Ultimate Artichoke Crab Dip
The weekend before Thanksgiving, my father and I were watching Food Network together. We were multitasking, computers in our laps, as we browsed online recipes searching for the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer recipe.Suddenly we were captivated by a dish — a hot artichoke and fresh crab mixture — that Tyler Florence was making on the television. It was his ultimate party appetizer: artichoke crab dip with Parmesan cheese and crostini.
In Season: Baby Artichokes
Along with English Peas and a number of lesser-known vegetables, baby artichokes are in abundance during March, April, and May. The petite-sized baby artichokes are simply a smaller version of any regular-sized variety that's been picked from the shaded, lower part of the artichoke stalk. They have little to no developed fuzz in their center and a greater amount of edible leaves.
Yummy Links: From Jello Jigglers to Baby Artichokes
- Must make before Halloween: creepy Jello jigglers. — Hostess With the Mostess
- Can you really lose weight by eating more?— The Epi-Log
- Meet manzanilla, it's not your grandmother's sherry. — Chow
- An inside look at a futurist banquet.
Single Serving Side: Artichokes With Basil Mayonnaise
Like asparagus, artichoke is a vegetable that is best eaten fresh and alone during springtime. Sure canned artichokes are one of my pantry staples, but there is nothing like pulling the petals off of a warmed artichoke and scraping the flesh off into your mouth. This flower like veggie is an ideal side with grilled meats and roasted poultry.
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