How to eat an Artichoke

An artichoke is a wonderful thing, but if you have never eaten a fresh artichoke, it can be hard to know where to begin.
The best way to cook an artichoke to enjoy its natural flavor is to steam them.  Use one artichoke per person.
First wash the artichokes, and trim the stems. Drop them into a large pot of boiling water, with 1 tsp salt and 1 tblsp of lemon juice.  Let them cook until you can easily pierce the base with a fork - about 30 minutes, depending on the size.   While they are cooking melt 4 tblsp butter, with 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tblsp lemon juice.
When the artichokes are done, drain and place each one on a plate, with a small dish of the garlic butter. Then the fun begins.  You pull off each leave individually, dip the base in the butter, and bite down on the end, then pull.  You will scrape off the meat with your teeth. Then on to the next leaf.  When you get to the center there will be tiny inedible leaves, and the hairy choke. Scoop that off with a spoon, and you are left with the prize. The tender tasty artichoke heart. Dip in the butter and enjoy!