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A member of the thistle family, globe artichokes are at their peak in April and May. Despite another year of heavy rains, California had a decent crop-but don’t be fussy about their looks. A cold snap created some brown (not black) spots on the leaves, which won’t affect flavor. Buy ‘chokes that are heavy for their size, with tightly closed leaves. They can be refrigerated several days, but are best eaten soon after you get them home.
