Rinse the artichoke under cold water
Trim the stem if needed
Cut off the top inch of the artichoke if desired
Snip the sharp tips of the outer leaves if desired
Steam, boil, roast, or microwave until tender
Let it cool slightly
Pull off one outer leaf at a time
Place the base of the leaf in your mouth
Scrape the soft flesh off with your teeth
Discard the remaining leaf
Continue with the inner leaves
Remove the fuzzy choke from the center if present
Eat the tender heart at the base
Dip leaves or heart in butter, mayonnaise, aioli, or sauce if desired