Artichokes are eaten almost as much as onions in Italy, not so much here in the US, so says David Tanis, writing for the NY Times. In this recipe, they are prepared simply and can be eaten as a snack with wine, as a side dish to roasted fish, tossed with spaghetti, or part of an antipasto platter. There is some effort involved in peeling them, but the results are well worth it.