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Join us for a memorable family lunch at the Blackbird, nestled within the iconic Nielson Tower, where exquisite cuisine meets stunning panoramas.

Family was informed by their friends to try  Blackbird at the Nielson Tower  and asked Mom Violy if she has ever been there before. Mom Violy had no clue what it was asked Carmina to look it up and see what kind of food they serve.  Carmina gave the phone number to Mom Violy make a reservation for a family lunch. On the day of the reservation, we arrived early and were allowed to enter before the official opening time of eleven o’clock in the morning. We decided to stay in the lobby, where we were asked if we wanted anything to drink. Carmina took videos inside and learned about the history by talking to the staff. One hour later, people started coming into the restaurant and took their seats at the reservation table, browsing the menu to decide what to order. Our family members were running late, but we didn’t get bored thanks to the friendly staff. More customers kept arriving and placing their orders, and we couldn’t help but glance at their dishes, curious about what ...

Boiled Artichoke with Dipping Sauce Recipe



Carmina has friends saying they love eating artichoke, yet they don't know how to cook it from the stove top.

They end up purchasing the ones that are marinated that is inside a bottle.

Carmina prefers to eat the fresh ones if she could when it is in season in California.

I can just eat it as my meal along with my favorite melted butter with mayo.



Carmina was able to purchase her artichokes at Safeway Grocery for 2 for $5.00.

I am sure you can purchase somewhere else since I was shopping with Mom Violy it was the place, I got mine.

Cooking Instructions:

Place artichoke in a big pot and fill water inside bowl it for forty-five minutes until you begin to smell it from your kitchen and home.

The water will be color green another way you know it is already cooked.

Remove the cooked artichokes with a tong and place it on a strainer and place it on a plate.

Dipping Sauce:

  • Butter
  • Mayonnaise
Slice the butter how much you want, place in a bowl and microwave it for one twenty-five minutes.
Add the mayo and mix well it is ready to eat with your cooked artichokes.


To those who don't know how to eat an artichoke there are steps. Remove the leaves and eat the tips and dip with the sauce.




The best part is when you reach the heart of the artichoke just make sure you remove the hair using a knife to scrape it out.



Enjoy the fresh artichokes and now you've tried Carmina favorite vegetable.


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