630333 Mon Jun 22 11:46:21 -0700 2009 7 12 Boston Area 0 4795234 I'm thinking of making preserved artichokes, and am looking for a source for cheaper bulk artichokes. They wouldn't need to be state fair beauties, as I'll be trimming off most of the leaves anyway. Any suggestions? I'm in Cambridge, but would make a trip for a good discount... Mon Jun 22 11:46:21 -0700 2009 162632 cpingenot 1 4795273 Definitely check out Market Basket -- a friend was just extolling their great artichokes over the weekend. Low prices and awesome people too. Mon Jun 22 11:55:43 -0700 2009 4795234 10232 yumyum 1 4795320 When I think of bulk, I think Haymarket. Russo's had big ones this weekend for $1.99/lb and "baby" (which are much bigger and more mature than the early season true baby artichokes) at $2.99/lb. for points of comparison. Mon Jun 22 12:10:36 -0700 2009 4795234 11172 Bob Dobalina 1 4795361 Heck, you could head the the Chelsea produce market and buy a box wholesale. Mon Jun 22 12:22:57 -0700 2009 4795234 10169 StriperGuy 2 4795595 That sounds good- are they open to the public? I found a couple of companies based there, but wasn't sure if there is one general market, or just the wholesale companies. I would guess they're open early mornings, but are they open on weekends at all? I have vague memories of going to a wholesale market when I was a little kid in Houston, and there it was a giant hall with stalls. Mon Jun 22 13:20:26 -0700 2009 4795361 162632 cpingenot 3 4795607 As I understand it it is wholesale, but if you walk up they sell to anyone. Not like they ask for ID or anything. Minimum purchase is one case (box) of anything. I think they are open Saturday too, but not Sunday. Open VERY early in the a.m. Starts at about 6:00 and done by 10:00am. Mon Jun 22 13:22:52 -0700 2009 4795595 10169 StriperGuy 1 4795911 I always get tehm from the produce store on Parmenter St in the North End and he often has baby ones as well. I cant remember how much they normally are though. Mon Jun 22 14:51:40 -0700 2009 4795234 158016 cassoulady 2 4795976 He has great stuff, but the OP wants quantity and the NE guy would be quite expensive if you bought 10# Mon Jun 22 15:12:27 -0700 2009 4795911 10169 StriperGuy