The Art of Balance is the third album by American heavy metal band Shadows Fall, released on September 17, 2002. The album sold over 4,500 copies the week of its release, and debuted at position 15 on the Top Independent Albums chart.
Artichoke nutrition facts. Artichoke is one of the popular winter months edible flower bud of Mediterranean origin. Known as Ankinara in Greek, its use as a vegetable is well known to the ancient Greeks and Romans who advocated it for its medicinal and health benefiting qualities.
1 When ready to steam, fill the bottom of your pan with a few inches of water. 2  Place a steaming basket in the bottom and the artichokes on top, cover the pan with a lid. 3  Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. 4  The artichoke is done steaming when you can easily insert a knife into the stem or heart (bottom) area.leaning and Steaming Artichokes. 1  Rinse your artichoke under cold water. 2  Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel. 3  Remove any stray leaves from the stem of the artichoke. 4  With kitchen shears, or sharp scissors, remove the thorny tips from the leaves.