How to Clean an Artichoke

The other day at work, one of the line cooks asked me to clean an entire case of Artichokes. I had cleaned artichokes once before, but it had been awhile. So here are some helpful tips on how to clean an artichoke.
1. Cut off the bottom of the stem, leaving about 1/2 inch.
2. Pull off any small fibrous dark leaves around the base.
3. Cut off the top 1/2 inch of the artichoke.
4. Using scissors, trim off the sharp, pointed tips of the remaining leaves.
Now it is time for the artichoke bottom to be cleaned. Have water with parsley stems and lemon juice as this provides acid and thus the artichokes do not brown.
1. Snap off the dark-green outer leaves of the artichoke until only the pale, tender inner leaves remain.
2. Cut the leaves off at the base.
3. Next cut off the bottom till it's round.
4. Scoop out the hairy choke with a small spoon.
5. Remember to put cleaned artichokes in the water with parsley stems and lemon juice.
Enjoy!