Place the artichokes base side down in the boiling water, lower heat to simmer and weight the tops of the artichokes with a dish or pot lid that fits into the pot to keep the artichokes submerged. Simmer the artichokes until the base can easily be pierced with a knife point, 20 to 40 minutes.
A CPA is a certified public accountant. Here is a list of some areas in which CPAs work. You'll see there are many ways that CPAs help businesses.
The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach and next to the small intestine. 1  It releases powerful digestive enzymes into the small intestine to aid the digestion of food.  It releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. These hormones help the body control how it uses food for energy.