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PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1524 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted February 16, 2014 02:23 AM There's a book by this name, actually Cynara Erotica. Cynara is the Genus name for the artichoke. Why Sensous? There is a myth that Zeus was captivated by the most voluptuous and sensual mortal ever encountered, her name Cynara. But he could not convince her to be interested in him. She agreed only if he made her into a Goddess. He did so and brought her to Mt. Olympus in Hera's absence. Their night together was an experience of ectasy and eternity unimagined. But Cynara missed her home and decided to return to Earth against the wishes of Zeus. Because of her rebelliousness and defiance Zeus struck her with his thunderbolt turning her into an artichoke.. The beautiful heart shape with intimidating thorns. Food of the Gods. The artichoke has the chemical Cynarin, which makes taste buds perceive sweetness after you eat it. Try this, eat an artichoke, then drink a glass of water and it will taste sweet. It sweetens your food in recipes. I like using it in pasta sauce, especially with canned tomatoes that are bitter. For a quick meal serve over a thick pasta: Canned plum tomatoes lightly pulsed in the blender Frozen artichoke hearts (you can cut them in smaller pieces if you want) Splash of wine, Clove of garlic Bring to a boil in a pan, not a pot, for a minute or two cook the alcohol off and reduce so it thickens Add olive oil, salt, pepper, simmer a few more minutes Turn off heat and stir in fresh basil Serve over pasta with grated cheese IP: Logged
Ami Anne Moderator Posts: 60850 From: Pluto/house next to NickiG Registered: Sep 2010	posted February 16, 2014 10:24 AM What a great story, PS. I wonder if she has an asteroid. I will have to check. Most importantly, Congrats on becoming a Moderator ------------------ Want To Ask Any Question About Bible Prophecy? Go For it. It is Free, of course. http://www.mychristianpsychic.com/ IP: Logged
Ellynlvx Knowflake Posts: 10480 From: the Point of Light within the Mind of God Registered: Aug 2013	posted February 16, 2014 04:11 PM Ach, that sounds Divine! We used to live across the street from an artichoke field, there was this french-fried artichoke place down the highway that smelled SO good as you drove by. It had this great big artichoke outside the doors. Yeah, basil kind of loses it if it gets cooked... IP: Logged
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1524 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted February 16, 2014 06:51 PM quote: Originally posted by Ami Anne: What a great story, PS. I wonder if she has an asteroid. I will have to check. I did not find an asteroid. Ha, I wanted to look one up right away because I love artichokes. I did a google search, not astrodienst search, though. Maybe there is another name for her. IP: Logged
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1524 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted February 16, 2014 06:53 PM quote: Originally posted by Ami Anne: Most importantly, Congrats on becoming a Moderator Thanks. I guess I will be spending more time here. I love reading cookbooks as a hobby. IP: Logged
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1524 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted February 16, 2014 06:56 PM quote: Originally posted by Ellynlvx: Ach, that sounds Divine! We used to live across the street from an artichoke field, there was this french-fried artichoke place down the highway that smelled SO good as you drove by. It had this great big artichoke outside the doors. Yeah, basil kind of loses it if it gets cooked... Artichoke is a thistle. Or supposedly from the astor family. Im not sure how it is classified. It's actually a flower that we eat. Did you ever see the flower in full bloom? I will have to learn how to post images. It's a beautiful flower in full bloom. IP: Logged
Ellynlvx Knowflake Posts: 10480 From: the Point of Light within the Mind of God Registered: Aug 2013	posted February 16, 2014 07:18 PM Yeah, they weren't real big on letting them go. But; yes, I have seen them go to flower. They certainly thrive in the Foghorn Belt, but I have seen them grow in other places as well. IP: Logged
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1524 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted March 20, 2015 04:56 PM FYI, there is a wonderful artichoke tea by Herbacil made from the leaves and fruit (I guess that's the heart) that tastes so good. It's from Mexico, Te de Alcachofa, so you can find it in the ethnic section of the supermarket or at specialty stores. IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 51537 From: Saturn next to Charmaine Registered: Apr 2009	posted March 21, 2015 03:28 PM I like the hearts on pizza. IP: Logged
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1524 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted March 28, 2015 06:29 PM Sounds yummy, Randall IP: Logged
PlutoSurvivor Moderator Posts: 1524 From: USA Registered: Sep 2011	posted March 29, 2015 12:23 PM Oh, by the way, you can find part two to this thread here: http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum31/HTML/000317.html IP: Logged

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