Healthy Artichoke Dip
Nancy is a spicy Portuguese publicist with talent, intellect and a rockin’ body that goes on for days. On a recent visit to her home, she made a dip similar to this…minus the artichoke hearts. I think it’s better now. I hope she agrees –she may just kick my ass.
Woodcut Artichoke
This week we are peeling back the layers of the dear artichoke to reveal just what it is that makes its thorny heart beat. And what better way to introduce you to the artichoke than through the artwork of SCAD professor Marcia Neblett. She is responsible for the intricate woodcut print before you. For those of you who are a bit sketchy on just what a “woodcut” is, let me clarify this medium a little further. A woodcut is a technique in which an artist carves away pieces from a block of wood. Rather than creating artwork from the pieces taken away or using the wood as a canvas, this form of art, instead, makes the wood itself and what remains of it the artwork. The image that is left may then be covered in ink, as Neblett does so skillfully above, and voila! you are ready to print!
the artichoke as anti-dolt
A woman named Steele taught me that artichokes should be used as divining tools. She postulated that you could discern someone’s mettle by observing their eating the densely armored delicacy. So she served them and often.
Inspired by the Beauty of Artichokes
This week, the artichoke serves as our muse. Layered shades of mid-century green with the faintest striae of deep purple. Edges so sharp they can leave a temporary mark in your hand and a center so buttery it will leave an indelible mark in your soul.
