Monday, July 11, 2011

A is for artichoke. . .

I am not one for really liking artichokes . . .
but this one can be my exception!

Must see # 9: Giant Artichoke - - Castroville, CA

I have never driven up the coast of California. The scenery was much different than traveling north towards Las Vegas or Utah. There were miles and miles and miles of different trees, and plants, and orchards. Apparently, Castroville is the artichoke capital of the world. Pretty crazy! We also happened to pass through "Split pea soup capital of the world" as well. . but didn't capture a photo of it.
The giant artichoke is located at a restaurant which menu features a variety of artichoke foods. Bon and the kids enjoyed some deep fried artichokes, while I just waited for our next Jack n the Box stop instead.

3 comments:

Tate, Jody, Jocelyn, and Tyler said...

did they have a spinach/artichoke dip for chips? that's the only artichoke thing i like.
jody

Bonnie said...

they had EVERYTHING artichoke! awwww but gotta try a fried artichoke, they are devine.

Terry and Gail said...

I love artichokes... those ones that are in the bottle are delicious. I could eat a hundred of them. Neat place. Love, Aunt Gail