Margaret, at the local fancy produce store they are selling picture-perfect, large and blemish-free artichokes, at a come-on price, so I bought two. They looked like a painting on the wall of a tea shop! But sad to say, they did NOT have enough flavor. We serve them pressure-cooked, with melted butter. The tiny artichokes available leave my fingers very bitter. I avoid them. Am looking forward to the normal ones, even those with some blemishes... Penny, NY _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]