There’s something mysterious about artichokes. Many people are puzzled by the giant, oddly-shaped, green vegetable (technically the flowering bud of a thistle plant), wondering which parts are even edible apart from the tender heart that you can buy in cans. “If you keep just a few things in mind, then preparing artichokes is really super straightforward,” says Stefanie Fritzsche, a German food blogger. Once you’ve overcome your fear, cooking with artichokes “is really rewarding!” Together with chef Andreas Schoibl, she explains what to watch for when shopping for, preparing and eating articho…