The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

1082. INGREDIENTS.--5 or 6 artichokes; to each 1/2 gallon of water allow

1 heaped tablespoonful of salt, 1/2 teaspoonful of pepper, 1 bunch of savoury herbs, 2 oz. of butter. _Mode_.--Cut the ends of the leaves, as also the stems; put the artichokes into boiling water, with the above proportion of salt, pepper, herbs, and butter; let them boil quickly until tender, keeping the lid of the saucepan off, and when the leaves come out easily, they are cooked enough. To keep them a beautiful green, put a large piece of cinder into a muslin bag, and let it boil with them. Serve with plain melted butter. _Time_.--20 to 25 minutes. _Sufficient_,--5 or 6 sufficient for 4 or 5 persons. _Seasonable_ from July to the beginning of September. ARTICHOKES A L'ITALIENNE.