By Christine Benlafquih, About.com Guide
Pare the flat side of the stalk.
Photo © Christine BenlafquihThe flat side of the cardoon stalk also has a layer that should be removed. Again, start at the narrow top of the stalk and work downwards to remove the thin skin and strings.
If you have trouble paring the part of the stalk where it becomes concave, don't worry. More of that skin will pull off when you cut the stalk into pieces in the next step.
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