National Artichoke Day (March 16th)
Quick facts When is it? Every March 16th It's also known as... National Artichoke Heart Day Tagged as Food & Drink Vegetable Vegetarian & Vegan What are the hashtags? #ArtichokeDay #NationalArtichokeDay #NationalArtichokeHeartDay Have we missed something? Have fun and be Health y on this day that celebrates this delicious vegetable that is chock full of nutrients and Health benefits. It’s time for National Artichoke Day! Classified as a vegetable, an artichoke is actually the flower bud of a thistle that has yet to grow to maturity. Grown in warm climates, in places such as California, France, and Spain, artichokes are popular in European dishes, as well as in the United States. And for those who have experienced them when prepared well, artichokes can bring a great deal of joy and flavor to a variety of dishes. Plus, they’re good for you too! History of National Artichoke Day It is believed that artichokes were first harvested by those living in...