I hit up my favorite produce stand this afternoon and very nearly yelped with joy when I saw they had flats of strawberries and beautiful artichokes.
I have been craving strawberries like it’s nobody’s business, which is good because the other things I am craving are ramen and Doritos.
And, there’s nothing quite as lovely as a perfectly steamed artichoke with lemony aioli.
If you ever find yourself in Northern California, perhaps driving from the bay area to Napa, please stop at Pedrick Produce, just outside of Dixon and right off the freeway. It’s cheaper than many of the larger stands that are always flooded by tourists. And, they have the most wonderful bulk candy and are always well-stocked in selections from Bogle, a great central-valley winery.
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*Drooling over here* I love artichokes. What is your recipe for the lemon aioli? I have yet to perfect a good dip for artichokes.
I craved strawberries when I was pregnant..but unfortunately the onlyt hing available was frozen..it just wasn’t the same