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TRY THIS RECIPE: Artichokes Constantinople Courtesy of Ocean Mist FarmsIf you're looking for something to satisfy that s...
09/05/2026

TRY THIS RECIPE: Artichokes Constantinople
Courtesy of Ocean Mist Farms

If you're looking for something to satisfy that soup craving as we transition into Fall, check out this recipe from our very own, Ocean Mist Farms! Artichokes Constantinople, a delicious traditional greek recipe that'll keep you wanting more!

🍋 Ingredients:
4 Ocean Mist Farms Artichokes
1 lemon, cut in half
1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
3 large carrots, thinly sliced
4 green onion, thinly sliced
8 baby potatoes, cut into bite sized pieces
4 cups of veggie broth or stock
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon of cornstarch
1 cup of frozen peas
1/2 cup of dill, finely chopped
1/2 cup of parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, juiced

📋 Directions:
Prep the artichokes. Start by rinsing and slightly scrubbing the natural film off of artichokes. Cut the top ½ of the artichoke and a dime-sized piece of the tail off and peel the stems. Peel off about half of the outer leaves, snipping the tip of each remaining leaf with kitchen scissors. Rub the entire artichoke with the lemon to help prevent browning and spread petals. Finally, use a spoon to remove the fuzzy choke in the center of the artichoke.

In a large pot, heat the olive over medium heat and add in the onion. Sauté until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add in the garlic and sauté for 2 additional minutes. Mix in the carrots and green onions and sauté for 3 more minutes. Finally, mix in the baby potatoes.

Add the artichokes to the pot along with the broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 45 minutes or until the stems of the artichokes are easily pierced with a fork.

Scoop out about ½ cup of the broth and whisk it together with the cornstarch. Add back to the pot and stir to combine.

Mix in the peas, dill and parsley as well as the lemon juice and cook over low for 2 additional minutes.

Serve immediately with fresh herbs and ENJOY! Any remaining leaves will fall off of the artichoke and some like to eat the flesh off of them before discarding the rest. Alternatively, you can discard those before serving.

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Did you know a single well-cared for California Artichoke plant can produce up to 40 to 50 buds? 🌿 And once it's establi...
09/03/2026

Did you know a single well-cared for California Artichoke plant can produce up to 40 to 50 buds? 🌿 And once it's established, that same plant will keep producing healthy crops for four to seven years.
That's a whole lot of artichokes from one plant! The farmers of California have known this for generations and work hard every year to protect these great crops!

As summer fades and fall settles in, the table starts to look a little different! Lighter, chilled salads swap out for h...
09/02/2026

As summer fades and fall settles in, the table starts to look a little different! Lighter, chilled salads swap out for heatier, warmer dishes. Luckily, fresh california artichokes fit beautifully into both! Whether you're grilling out for the last warm weekends or simmering something cozy for the cooler nights, they belong at every table and every season!

💚 How are you cooking your fresh Artichoke this fall?

Before she was a Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe was California's very first Artichoke Queen. 👑🌿 In 1949, the city of Cas...
08/27/2026

Before she was a Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe was California's very first Artichoke Queen. 👑🌿 In 1949, the city of Castroville, CA crowned a young Marilyn Monroe as their inaugural Artichoke Queen during the town's annual festival and honestly, we couldn't have chosen better!

California Artichokes have been celebrated for thousands of years, and there's a reason that goes way beyond flavor! Fro...
08/15/2026

California Artichokes have been celebrated for thousands of years, and there's a reason that goes way beyond flavor!

From your heart to your skin, here's what one artichoke is doing for your body 👇

❤️ Heart — helps keep cholesterol in check
🫁 Liver — one of the best foods for natural liver support
🧠 Brain — folate to keep your mind clear and focused
💪 Gut — high in fiber, great for digestion and gut health
🦴 Bones — rich in Vitamin K and magnesium for long term strength
✨ Skin — antioxidants that protect and nourish from within

National Farmers Market Week is wrapping up, and if you're in California, you already know there's nothing like finding ...
08/07/2026

National Farmers Market Week is wrapping up, and if you're in California, you already know there's nothing like finding fresh California Artichokes straight from the source. 🌿💚 California is home to the freshest artichokes you'll ever taste. Grown right here, sold right here.

California friends, did you spot artichokes at your local market this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇

Ancient Romans ate artichokes after large feasts to settle their stomachs and modern science actually backs this up, as ...
07/08/2026

Ancient Romans ate artichokes after large feasts to settle their stomachs and modern science actually backs this up, as artichokes are known to support liver and digestive health! Make sure to add some to the menu of your next summer festivity!

DID YOU KNOW? (Artichoke Edition!)Who knew Artichokes could make a sweet impact?Artichokes contain a naturally occurring...
05/21/2026

DID YOU KNOW? (Artichoke Edition!)

Who knew Artichokes could make a sweet impact?

Artichokes contain a naturally occurring compound called cynarin, which temporarily blocks your sweet taste receptors. The result? Anything you eat or drink afterward — even a plain glass of water — tastes noticeably sweeter.

It's one of the reasons artichokes are so tricky to pair with wine, too. That same compound can make your favorite glass taste metallic or off.

Nature's most underrated flavor trick. 🍷

POV: You just made Applebee's spinach artichoke dip at home and it's BETTER than the original 🧀🔥For those days you just ...
05/21/2026

POV: You just made Applebee's spinach artichoke dip at home and it's BETTER than the original 🧀🔥

For those days you just want some good ol' fashioned restaurant-style artichoke dip. We found a copycat version here for you! Courtesy of The Cozy Cook, we can't recommend this enough. This creamy, cheesy dip comes together in under 30 minutes with roasted garlic Alfredo sauce, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, spinach, and artichoke hearts 🌿✨ Bring it to the next potluck, at your next dinner party, or for family dinner night!

Serve it warm with tortilla chips, pita, or crusty bread and watch it disappear!

💡 Pro tip: Let your cream cheese come to room temp first so it melts into the sauce perfectly!

Ingredients:
16 ounces roasted garlic Alfredo sauce (jarred)
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Romano cheese, shredded
2 cups low-moisture whole milk mozzarella, shredded
6–8 medium fresh artichokes*
16 ounces fresh spinach, steamed (or 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
1/2 cup milk (optional, to thin the dip)

Method:
1. Heat Alfredo sauce: Add 16 ounces roasted garlic Alfredo sauce (jarred) to a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Melt in cream cheese: Cut 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature into cubes and stir into the Alfredo sauce until smooth and creamy. Use a fork to whisk out any lumps.
3. Add cheeses: Add 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, shredded, 1/2 cup of Romano cheese, shredded, and 2 cups low-moisture whole milk mozzarella, shredded and stir until well combined and melted.
4. Add artichokes and spinach: Stir in the prepared fresh artichoke hearts, then add 16 ounces fresh spinach, steamed (or 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained). Mix until everything is well combined and heated through.
5. Adjust consistency: If the dip is thicker than you'd like, stir in up to 1/2 cup of milk (optional, to thin the dip) until smooth and heated through.
6. Serve: Serve warm with tortilla chips, pita chips, fresh crusty bread, or vegetables. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.

05/20/2026

Ever wonder why California Artichokes taste so good? 🌿 It all starts with where they're grown!

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