How to microwave an artichoke

I may be the last person on earth to learn how to cook an artichoke in the microwave, but in case I'm not, here's how to do it.

This what you start with:


Cut the bottom stem off and square off the top.You don't eat the tops of the leaves anyway. I found that using a bread knife made this very easy


Put it in a microwaveable bowl and lid, in my case I used a stoneware bowl and a glass plate:


Put about a 1/4 cup of water in the bowl and microwave on high for 9 minutes.

When I take it out of the microwave I use a paper towel to save my fingers from being burned while I open up the flower to cool it off faster. Bliss is funner when it's fast. Enjoy!

Whoops

I guess I put off changing the air filter a little too long for the furnace. EEwwwww.

Rock Band!

I was up late last night playing Rock Band yeah! It's been ages. Wow I forgot how fun it is. Even Moxie sang to Baba OReilly.

I am currently obsessed with..

Grilled fennel. I tried it once a couple of years ago at a wine event where there was prime rib, grilled fennel, brie and fresh french bread. It was memorable, and now that I have my Very Own Grill, I grill it whenever I can. Love it. Love it!!

Summer 2010

We went to a wine and chocolate event in Yountville yesterday. It was very fun and the weather was amazing.

The start of a new era

I can actually make some good grub with this bad boy. Imagine that.