Posted on 03/16/2023 6:06:45 AM PDT by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: March 9, 2023)
NATIONAL ARTICHOKE HEARTS DAY
On March 16th, National Artichoke Hearts Day offers a tasty option to add flavor to any dish.
#ArtichokeHeartsDay
According to the California Artichoke Advisory Board, artichokes are a good source of antioxidants, vitamin C, folate, and magnesium. The antioxidants in artichokes are very good for your liver and help promote healthy skin. Artichokes are also high in fiber, calcium, and protein while low in calories. These reasons, plus being fat-free and cholesterol-free, make artichokes a healthy and delicious food to celebrate!
The total antioxidant capacity of an artichoke flower head is one of the highest reported for vegetables. The fleshy base of the artichoke is perhaps the most enjoyably edible part of this oddly-shaped vegetable. California is known as the artichoke capital of the world. They supply nearly 100% of North American fresh artichokes.
While artichokes may be a little difficult to prepare, you can find artichoke hearts packed in vinegar, oil, or marinade. Don’t let the artichoke heart fool you. They’re more versatile than they seem. Eat them as a snack or add them to dips or sauces. They also make excellent toppings on pizzas and flatbread. Toss them into the skillet for a savory sauté or infuse them into a broth. Artichoke hearts just might turn into a healthy addition to your cooking routine!
HOW TO OBSERVE ARTICHOKE HEARTS DAY
Pick up some fresh artichokes or canned artichoke hearts to make your favorite recipes.
Test out a few new recipes with friends and family. Be sure to save and share your best ones.
We offer a few techniques for you to try with your artichoke hearts, too.
Roast artichoke hearts with your potatoes and carrots. Season them lightly with olive oil and salt and pepper.
Try grilling fresh artichoke hearts for a smoky addition to your meal.
Create an artichoke salad or an artichoke dressing.
Make an artichoke heart and grilled cheese sandwich with smoked provolone.
Warm up with this Lemony Artichoke Soup.
Another hearty recipe is this Artichoke Hearts Gratin.
Make a variety of dips and sauces, too.
Use #ArtichokeHeartsDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL ARTICHOKE HEARTS DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this food holiday.
Artichoke Hearts FAQ
Q. Do artichoke hearts come canned?
A. Yes. Artichoke hearts can be canned or jarred.
Q. Can I put artichoke hearts on a salad?
A. Yes. Artichoke hearts are a delicious addition to salads.
Q. How many calories are in an artichoke heart?
A. One 13.75 ounce can of artichoke hearts has 140 calories.
March 16th Celebrated History
1802
President Thomas Jefferson signs the Military Peace Establishment Act establishing the Army Corps of Engineers and the United States Military Academy known as West Point.
1827
Editors Samuel E. Cornish and John B. Russwurm publish the first issue of Freedom’s Journal in New York City. The newspaper is the first in the United States owned and operated by African Americans.
1850
Ticknor, Reed & Fields publishes Nathaniel Hawthorn’s historical fiction set in colonial America, The Scarlet Letter.
1926
It is rocket science. Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket in the United States. The launch took place in a field in Auburn, Massachusetts. Goddard’s experiment led to modern rocket propulsion that makes space flight possible, and that’s why NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland is named in his honor.
March 16th Celebrated History
James Madison – 1751
Considered the “Father of the Constitution,” James Madison served two terms from 1809 to 1817. During his terms, tensions between the French and British increased over trade. By 1812, the country was at war, one that destroyed the wreaked havoc on the new capital for most of Madison’s second term.
Rebecca Cole – 1846
Dr. Rebecca Cole, the second African American woman to earn her medical degree, graduated from the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1867. She gained further experience at the Infirmary for Woman and Children in New York, established by Elizabeth Blackwell. Cole’s career would span 50 years, serving as an advocate and a champion for her community.
Jurgis Bielinis – 1846
Between 1864 and 1904, Tsarist Russian ruled most of Lithuania. When the government attempted to eradicate the Lithuanian language and instituted a press ban to force Lithuanians to assimilate to the Russian language, Jurgis Bielinis and others like him stepped in. Bielinis organized a network of smugglers who brought books, newspapers, and other periodicals in the Lithuanian language across the border. Today, Lithuania celebrates March 16th as the Day of the Book Smugglers in his honor.
Patricia Ryan Nixon – 1912
The 39th First Lady took on the role when Richard Nixon took the oath of office on January 20, 1969. She is in good company as the fourth of six educators among the first ladies.
Jerry Lewis – 1926
“The King of Comedy” kept audiences laughing for more than eight decades. In the 1950s, Lewis began raising money for muscular dystrophy. The event grew into an annual televised event known as the MDA Labor Day Telethon. He hosted the televised event for 44 years.
Vladimir Komarov – 1927
In October 1964, the Soviet test pilot and cosmonaut commanded the first spaceflight to carry multiple crew members, the Voskhod 1. Komarov died tragically on April 24, 1967, during his second mission aboard the Soyuz 1 upon re-entry when the spacecraft’s parachute failed to deploy. He is the first casualty of space exploration.
C Vivian Stringer – 1948
For more than a quarter of a century, C. Vivian Stringer made 17 NCAA Tournament visits as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s Basketball head coach.
Notable Mentions
Louise McPhetridge von Thaden – 1929
Carol O’Brien Sobieski – 1939
Chuck Woolery – 1941
Erik Estrada – 1949
Alice Hoffman – 1952
Michael J. Bloomfield – 1959
William Jonathan Drayton Jr – 1959
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Love artichoke hearts. Our local store used to sell a brand that had charcoal grilled artichoke hearts, in jars ready tk eat that were out of this world delicious- then they stopped carrying g them-
We like em on crackers as a snack too.
One cup moderately sharp cheddar, grated.
One cup mayonnaise.
Mix, bake in oven until bubbly, serve with crackers.
What if I don’t know any crackers?...................
It’s always something. Tuesday was Pi Day and yesterday was the Ides of March, so today is National Artichoke Hearts Day. I guess that’s better than the Roman name for today (”the 17th day before the Kalends of April”).
Just wait until tomorrow!............................
LOVE them.
Grew up eating them and thought everyone did. When I re-located to Colorado for a few years, no one knew what they were, let alone how to cook and eat them. A dear friend from New York was entirely baffled when I explained how to eat them.
I serve them often, like them plain - detest the idea of mayonnaise even butter on the leaves - my mother cooked them several times a month, we loved them - but then her family was from Watsonville, Castroville and the surrounding area, the artichoke growing capitols of the world.
My family likes them on pizza.
Husband from upstate Pennsylvania had never seen one before - after he had his first one and I explained how to eat it, he loved them. Also loved pizza so he combined the two.
My parents use to eat them with mayonnaise as a ‘dip’.
They would take each leaf of the artichoke off one at a time, dip the large end in the mayo, then eat the soft part at the large end of the leaf.
Then, after all the leaves were gone, they would eat the heart with a spoon..................
My parents ate them, they were from California in the 50’s and 60’s, see previous post, but I never much cared for them.................
Love me some artichokes! We dip the leaves in melted butter, then plop the heart into the melted butter dish. Sinfully good!
Artichokes! God’s gift to patient people.
Artichoke is actually a variety of thistle, and the edible part is an unopened flower bud............
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artichoke
Hadn’t heard of doing that before- Will Have to try it, sounds good- thanks
They would be good on pizza for sure. I have a jar of the hearts at home, now I’m hungry gry for them lol
What they would do is scrape the edible pasty end of the leaf with their teeth, and it comes off like a little bit of guacamole.....
That’s how I do it too, but I’ve seen some use a fork or utter knife to scrape out the edible bits. However it’s done, It’s a bit of work, but worth the effort in my opinion.
Lol, And God’s curse to impatient people 😆
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