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Close-up of hands removing the fuzzy choke from the center of a cleaned artichoke, revealing the tender heart.

Love, Garlic, and Artichokes: A Southern Italian Tradition

We're on our way to a Sagra di Carciofi—an artichoke festival—in Southern Italy, and as the car winds past fields and roadside stands, I’m flooded with memories. Artichokes have always held a special place in my heart—and in my family kitchen.

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