Looks good. Can give some instructions on how to you cooked the artichoke?
This is simple and so good:
Trim the stalk to flat on the bottom.
Put your artichoke in your vessel of choice and add water to cover 3/4 of the artichoke.
Add 1tbs vinegar
Add 1tbs OO
Bring to a soft boil for approx. 40 to 45 mins. You want the leaves to slightly fall away from the center when you remove from the water ( see my pic ) and you want the leaves to pull easy from the heart. If they don't, it's not quite done.
I use a lemon-butter or Ranch Dressing or Mayo for the dip. Lemon-butter is my fav.
Mike, I have steamed before, but I like this method better. I think the meat of the artichoke is more tender.
Dee, my wife got the other half of this 2" steak