Feeding Artichoke

[heyjamai]

Okay... I bought Tails his first artichoke today. How do you serve it? Which part is edible?

[Pointy Tale]

Wow, that is a great question, I don't actually know the answer, but I am sure one of the experts here will have the answer for you. What a yummy treat by the way.

[heyjamai]

Thanks! lol- Artichoke is always on the list of healthy veggies but never bought one because I didn't know how to serve it...

[Pointy Tale]

I know what you mean about serving it. I like to eat them myself actually but buy them frozen because of the choke thing inside, but shhh don't tell anyone.

I know that 4swkerl is the expert here on nutrition, so she totally will know the answer. Have a great day, and don't worry someone will here to answer you soon.

[4skwerlz]

Artichokes are fine. The edible parts are the base and inner lining of each leaf, the stem, and the fleshy ring at the top of the stem. There is a small core of fluffy fibers in the center of the core that is usually removed--not harmful, just like getting a mouthful of cotton.

[TinyPaws]

Don't forget to cut off the tips of the petals...so your little one doesn't get poked...

[Reddliz]

I cut the leaf down to the bottom and make sure I get some of the white part left on....I was told to always cut out the little hairs because the squirrels could choke.

Kola loves his artichoke leaves and sometimes he will rip it all up chewing the leaf to shreds.

[heyjamai]

Thanks for all the replies! I gave him some today and he loved it!

[Reddliz]

:thumbsup

[Pointy Tale]

I c, so that is how you slice and dice an Artichoke, maybe pictures would be cool.

[Reddliz]

maybe pictures would be cool.

:wahoo

ok - here are some pics
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/reddliz/P1010001.jpg

I start by cutting the bottom off

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/reddliz/P1010011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/reddliz/P1010010.jpg

then I take all the hairs out

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/reddliz/P1010012.jpg

then I cut the leaf off at the bottom leaving some of the white part on

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/reddliz/P1010005.jpg

then I cut the tip off the leaf so it is not so sharp

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/reddliz/P1010015.jpg

I save the thick part of the bottom and he eats that too

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/reddliz/P1010014-1.jpg

I discard all the guts

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/reddliz/P1010013-1.jpg

I store the artichoke in a plastic bag for up to 5 days....Kola will let me know when its no longer fresh enough. :D


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I hope that helps :wave123

[digiandchipper]

Excellent! I never bought artichokes cause I wasn't sure what was what. Your pics and description were perfect!

Off to the store tomorrow:thumbsup

[tatcat]

:thankyou for the pics...that helps a lot..:thumbsup

[FLUFFYTAILNUT]

Hi................

My BEAN..loves them.
I dont bother cutting the core or gutting it..
I just rip off the pettal type leaves and just give it to him..and he will have at it...(I never cut the pointy tip off)...same thing when I give him fresh roses...I dont take the thorns off...makes it more natural...an adventure...for them...:D
He loves them ...Oh and LOVES Saw Palmetto Fruit's ..I came accross a BAG..from last year for him..and HE LOVES those as well.....(SUPER STINKY fruit)..but loves them...

Well.....Have a great night..and keep giving those YUMMY Vegi's..:thumbsup
AND I love the step by step..pictures..
Thats usually what I do..when Im cooking..taking pics in stages:D
HAve a nice night..
Rachel n Bean:grouphug

[merman]

Hi all,

You can cut the leaves' top and get the hairy part out with a spoon..
Or you can cut it vertically from the middle and clean the hairy part..
Actually it is the bottom meaty part that they enjoy the most..

:wave123

[Jackie in Tampa]

:poke hey, you still owe me a visit!
Come see your mothers baby flyers, Socrates and Sweet Pea...they are doing great...:Love_Icon :Love_Icon
:poke and I would love to meet Tails!
:wave123

[merman]

I mean, cutting it this way..

xxxxx
:wave123




Hi all,

You can cut the leaves' top and get the hairy part out with a spoon..
Or you can cut it vertically from the middle and clean the hairy part..
Actually it is the bottom meaty part that they enjoy the most..

:wave123

[merman]

Actually,
SORRY, I AM NOT TRYING TO THREADJACK, but you can do many things with artichoke not for only your fuzzbuts, but also for yourslef..

Stuffed Artichoke is yummy! (similar to stuffed zucchini flowers, but you can also use minced meat in filling)
And, you can cut the leaves and hairy part, chop them (head-meaty part) like french fries (not as slim) and fry them, wow, i want some now! :poke

:wave123

[LynninIN]

Sammy loves artichokes..... or at least tearing them up. I cut it the way merman's pic shows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AHKdwpTlnQ

[Reddliz]

Thanks guys :wave123

yummmm my daughter loves stuffed artichokes, not me though ewwww


I'm happy that Kola loves them too :alright.gif

[digiandchipper]

Just thought I'd let ya'll know: the artichoke got a :thumbsup from our resident Squirrel King. :thankyou all!

[Reddliz]

cool :alright.gif

[Mickey's Mom]

I tried feeding artichokes for the first time this spring and my rehab squirrels LOVED them. Actually I found a package of baby artichokes which were nice because they don't have the big thorns on the tips and can be given whole without wasting too much. I laughed when I saw my babies hold the leaves in their hands and use their teeth to strip the inside flesh, just like people do! They also seemed to enjoy just ripping them up.

[Jackie in Tampa]

Are Artichokes affordable right now?
Mine have never had one, sounds like we may try'em!:thumbsup