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That artichoke, Father: it looks a bit overcooked ot me… Was it edible? Or even, nice? I’m curious!
Gaby: This is an excellent example of the Jewish style of fried artichoke. Marvelous. A springtime Roman treat from the Ghetto.
Ah, so it’s not a triffid, then. I’m pleased.
Ian: Indeed, neither triffid nor trifid … such a nebulous term. But that certainly was the day of the artichokes!
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