I’ve been running a billion errands today and finishing a few projects before I go out of town. I am taking a trip to St. George, Utah this weekend. I grew up in St. George and I haven’t been back in years. I’m excited–I miss the desert.
P.S.: I bought these gigantic artichokes at Whole Foods. They were the size of small cantaloupes. They were so big we had to steam them in different pans. They were the best artichokes I’ve ever had. I’m only telling you this so you can go get your own.
kimberly
June 17, 2008
how funny….. i just got back from safeway and the artichokes were supper big there too! kinda strange.
Crystal
June 17, 2008
I’ve been reading your blog for a long while now, but never realized you were from St. George. I grew up there too! (Actually just outside the city) I live in Texas now and miss the red rocks terribly. I just picked up a copy of Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey just to remember it 🙂
Robin
June 17, 2008
I’m going down to St. George this weekend too. Maybe I’ll see you there, ha ha.
liz s
June 17, 2008
gorgeous pic! can’t wait to hang and see moses supposes this weekend!
Saying It Simply
June 17, 2008
Ooooh, these sound delicious! Would you mind picking up a couple of these for me. Have a great trip and if you are needing something to do Saturday night, there’s a concert giveaway not too far from there @ http://www.rockstarquest.blogspot.com. Maybe I’ll see you there!
happyathome
June 17, 2008
You can’t beat the veggies at Whole Foods!
ashlynn
June 17, 2008
Every time I eat an artichoke I think of you – only because your aunt made them for us when we visited in San Diego. I never had them before that.
do we get to hang out this weekend other than saturday night?
Darleen
June 18, 2008
Stop by the trendy restaurant 25 Main. I think you will like it quite a bit.
driftwood shack
June 18, 2008
oh lovely artichokes my husband cooks them with beans and pasta delicious!
kat78
June 18, 2008
How do you eat them?
We love to make a yoghurt-paprika(peppers?)-ketchup-dip (it’s a bit like a home-made cocktail-dip) and dip the leaves first and then the big inside.
It’s also yummy with a vinaigrette! (;
Kim N
June 18, 2008
That looks delicious!
I was raised in the St. George area too (Ivins) and still have a lot of family there. It is a great place!
TheWinnFamily
June 18, 2008
mmm, I heart artichokes!
Keoni and Sheila
June 18, 2008
I am a daily reader on your blog and never really have commented on anything. Shame on me, so today I will. I never knew you lived in St George. I did as well for 10 or so years. Have fun there for me. btw I love artichokes too (with garlic, butter and lemon juice)
Laura
June 19, 2008
Your pictures make everyday things seem so special–I love them!