Steamed Artichokes with Dipping Butters

Easy to follow directions and a treat to eat. I didn't have pickling spice (which is added to the water for steaming), but the directions give you all the ingredients so it was easy to make my own.

Recipe is also available online. http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/steamed-artichokes-dipping-butters.aspx

8/22 served steamed artichokes with basil mayonnaise from epicurious; the mayo was delicious and very very easy to make. Link below: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Artichokes-with-Basil-Mayonnaise-106394