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How to Trim an Artichoke

By Brett Moore, About.com

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Step Five. Removing the Leaves.

If you only want to use the artichoke hearts, remove all the leaves. Starting with the outermost leaves first, grasp a leaf by the top and pull downward. The leaf should snap right off. Continue until all the leaves have been removed.

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