I am really a cooking heathen at times, and buy the jars of artichoke hearts and use them for salads, pizza and in hot artichoke dip. Although in my defense we rarely see a fresh artichoke up here. My preference is to not know what something is if I am trying it new, that way there are no preconceived ideas and it can be judged on taste alone. When I was younger no avocado in any form would have ever passed my lips, now I love them. Same with wheat bread. Nice to have the recipe. Even better to enjoy another's expertise and culinary genius. I am a very appreciative audience!