The starlet of Artichokes - Marilyn Monroe. Farmer: Joe Pezzini: Castroville, CA. Chef: Chris Vacca, Highlands Inn, Carmel, CA. Laura travels to Castroville, California, "The Artichoke Capital of the World". She explores the long history of fresh artichokes and the Italian heritage that brought them west. Laura meets Joe Pezzini, who explains how his Italian family was part of the artichoke's long farming heritage in Castroville. Laura invites Italian Chef Chris Vacca from Highlands Inn in Carmel, California to share old and new Italian recipes. Together, they explore the flavor of the artichoke and the best ways to cook with what's fresh.
