back in the days of Henry VIII
England controlled a bit of La Belle France.
Henry's portion grew lots of artichokes.
he traveled their w his entourage during peek season
and declared the A a Royal Vegetable , and ate them all himself.
he was after all a very bog boy.
this story is true
ref. :
I highly recommend this book
I stand corrected on the Capitol of Artichokes.
in my foolish defense :
the 'villas are 5 miles apart.
we used to go to Moss Landing all the time.
which is no excuse to confuse the 'villes