I love food that must be eaten slowly, deliberately. I love lobsters, whole fish, and artichokes. I dislike food that you tend to gobble up fast, like fast-food burgers and most sandwiches. But I like artichokes not just because it takes 20 minutes or so to eat one - I also love their intense, unique flavor and the way you slowly build your way from the outer, tougher leaves, through the inner, delicate, tasty leaves, all the way to the yummy heart. Plus, artichokes are good for you - they're high in fiber, potassium, vitamin C and magnesium. This simple recipe for roasted artichokes takes some time, but in every other respect, it's very easy. And the result is a tender, tasty artichoke, flavored with olive oil, lemon and garlic - a true delicacy.