Carciofi alla giudia
So add artichoke season in Rome to your list of things worth waiting for, like Christmas in December, fireworks on the fourth, like a lover you get all dressed up to see once a year.
One more thing: if you happen to be in Rome and someone refers to you as a “carciofo,” this is not a compliment. He’s telling you that you’re pretty much of a dolt, a bore. Go figure!
