Fifi's ode to artichokes... starting with a painting by moi... "Champagne and Artichokes" a lovely combination...
Close up of the lighting via Flickr...
Let's eat some Yummy Artichoke Creations via the amazing Martha Stewart... recipes HERE
Stuffed
Fried
Marinated
Another stuffed
And last but not least... my favorite way to eat artichokes... steamed with a lemon mayonnaise sauce... YUM! In need of fruit or vegetable illustrations... original artichoke paintings by Fifi is available... email me... 
Sooooooo... Artichokes... love 'em or hate 'em?
Artichokes via Horchow ... a collectible box from Jay Strongwater® ... and a finial...
Bed frame from HERE with artichoke finials...
Artichoke Medallion Fabric via Hancock Fabrics...
"Artichoke" wallpaper designed by John Henry Dearle for Morris & Co. pre-1900... Image copyright has expired... considered public domain...
Artichoke magazine... creative design, architecture, art and colour, projects and personalities... more info HERE...
Ok... relaxation... time to sit here under this FUN artichoke lighting... maybe read the magazine... but definitely admire the gorgeous view provided by This is Glamorous...
Bed frame from HERE with artichoke finials...Artichoke Medallion Fabric via Hancock Fabrics...
"Artichoke" wallpaper designed by John Henry Dearle for Morris & Co. pre-1900... Image copyright has expired... considered public domain...
Artichoke magazine... creative design, architecture, art and colour, projects and personalities... more info HERE...
Ok... relaxation... time to sit here under this FUN artichoke lighting... maybe read the magazine... but definitely admire the gorgeous view provided by This is Glamorous...
Close up of the lighting via Flickr...Let's eat some Yummy Artichoke Creations via the amazing Martha Stewart... recipes HERE Stuffed
Fried
Marinated
Another stuffedAnd last but not least... my favorite way to eat artichokes... steamed with a lemon mayonnaise sauce... YUM! In need of fruit or vegetable illustrations... original artichoke paintings by Fifi is available... email me... 
Sooooooo... Artichokes... love 'em or hate 'em? 
26 comments:
Yumyum - it's only mid morning here and I'm already wanting artichokes. The lamp is designed by a Dane and here it's called 'the cone' (as in a pine cone). But 'artichoke' is a bit more appetizing...
Lovely post! Artichokes make a gorgeous display.
They always look so beautiful...I was very excited to buy some at the markets last weekend!
love them! and your collection in this post.
hey there,
darling blog.
i love thos veggies. yum.
thanks for sharing all the cool photos.
oxoxox,
jessi
i'm so glad you like my artwork! yours is always so fun. xo
I love artichokes...the way they taste and LOOK. Great selection here and wonderful paintings as always!
Love em! Great post. Great paintings.Love how you got all the greens together in the last painting. all the ones I like. :)
Oh Fifi, you spoke my language this morning! I love everything about ARTICHOKES! YUM!!!
What a lovely post today!!! I personally love artichokes, and the magazine is something I am going to check out :)
Love love love them!!!
Ummm....I know what's for dinner tonight!!! :)
Beautiful and delicious.
Steamed followed by leaves dipped in warm lemon-butter for me! I also buy artichokes with really long stems and let them dry to hang in groups.
LOVE them to eat and decorate with!
mmm LOVE them! Especially the light fixture AND steamed with sauce.
Oh Fifi I hATE em but I love the pictures of them :)
Kathy ;)
definitely love your paintings of artichokes and like eating them if someone else prepares them. thanks for visiting our blog!
Champagne and Artichokes--- Yum!
Hi Fifi, So delighted to meet you!...Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice comment!...I have to say too that this "artichoke-themed" post was just wonderful!...I will be back to visit again soon!...Heidi XO
Fifi -- love the way you've put everything together, from the lovely collectible box, all the different recipes, and your paintings -- such fun.
I totally *hate* artichokes, but I like the theme you've got going. Very interesting!
fantastic post about the elusive artichoke! i will have to find artichoke magazine!
Hi Fifi :)
I LOVE them! I didn't know it until I moved away, but they're a CA thing. Half the time I get asked what they are when I seve them LOL
Thanks by the way, now I'm starving ;)
hugs,
rue
Yummy artichokes, in Belgium we eat a lot of artichokes, especially for lunch, mmmm. I love the artichokes box, I could put my tiny treasures in there, how cute!
Love, Betsy.
Looks like most people love artichokes!
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