2 Slice off the top of the artichoke: Slice about 3/4 inch to an inch off the tip of the artichoke. A serrated bread knife works great for this. 3 Remove small petals at the base: Pull off any smaller petals towards the base and on the stem.
Authorities say Ralston, who gained widespread attention when he cut off his forearm to free himself after becoming trapped by a dislodged boulder in a Utah canyon, was arrested Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013 in Denver for domestic violence. (AP/Evan Agostini, File)
Oregon standoff: militia spokesman LaVoy Finicum killed in police shootout. Robert âLaVoyâ Finicum, an Arizona rancher and one of the leaders of the armed militia in eastern Oregon, was the man killed in a shootout with federal officials on Tuesday, two of his children have said.