Tag: artichoke

How to prepare Jerusalem artichoke, a nutty alternative to potatoes

Tired of all the mashed potatoes over the holidays? Now is the time for sampling some fresh Jerusalem artichoke. From October to March, the plant’s yellow tubers resembling potatoes are available in shops or at your local farmer’s market. Despite their name, Jerusalem artichokes are not native to the Middle East but from North America, […]

Artichoke music store ‘struggling’ after multiple break-ins

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A local instrument store and non-profit that supports local musicians has taken a huge financial hit after back-to-back break-ins last week. Artichoke Community Music on Southeast Powell Boulevard has had about $2,500 in stolen instruments and thousands of dollars of damage done to the store’s door from the thefts. “It made […]