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How to Trim an Artichoke

By Brett Moore, About.com

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Step Seven. Trimming the Base.

Once the leaves are removed, use a paring knife to remove the hard leaf remnants around the base. Use a vegetable peeler to trim the woody outer most layer of the stem. Cut off a 1/2" from the bottom of stem.

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