How to Eat An Artichoke

Okay, so I grew up eating artichokes - my family lived not far from Castroville, California, and they were a regular part of dinner for me. So when we opened Pacific Standard in Portland, with a food menu that serves as a tribute to West Coast cooking, I knew I had to put a steamed, chilled artichoke on the menu.

I quickly realized that not everyone grew up eating them and that how to eat a whole artichoke isn't just common knowledge. So we shot this fun video where I show you how I tackle an artichoke. As a bonus, I got to sit and eat my favorite food - not bad!

Big thanks to Johnathon DeSoto at Roseto Films for shooting this and editing it so beautifully! https://www.rosetofilms.com/about

And here's a link to the steaming basket I use at home if anyone is interested: https://amzn.to/44ObhIS