Recipe :
Remove the hard outer leaves of the artichokes with a knife. Peel the head as you would a potato.
Sprinkle leaves with lemonjuice.
Put a big pan of salt water on to boil.
Sieve flour into a small amount of water, and add to pot.
Add artichokes and bring to boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Strain and remove chokes.
Leave to cool and slice leaves.
Arrange on serving plate, on bed of washed lettuce. Arrange leaves on top of chokes and sprinkle with almonds.
Beat creme fraiche, until thick and frothy.
Add cidervinegar and chopped herbs.
Drizzle over artichokes.