No. 229 Artichokes
Soak them in cold water, wash them well, and put them in plenty of boiling water, with a handful of salt, and let them boil gently till they are tender, which will take 1½ to 2 hours. To know when they are done, draw out a leaf. Trim them and drain them on a sieve. Send up melted butter with them, which some put into small cups so that each guest may have one.