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. The pancreas does two main things: 1  It releases powerful digestive enzymes into the small intestine to aid the digestion of food. 2  It releases the hormones insulin and glucagon into the bloodstream. 3  These hormones help the body control how it uses food for energy.