STEAMED ARTICHOKES WITH GARLIC AIOLI

2 artichokes, trimmed
1/2 Cup mayonnaise or Veganaise (the only sub that tastes good)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/4 of a juicy lemon)
pinch of course sea salt
1 generous tablespoon of thinly sliced basil

Steam artichokes for about forty five minutes or until they give a little
resistance. Meanwhile, mix the rest of the ingredients together in a bowl.
Let the artichokes cool a bit and serve them with the aioli. To eat, peel off
each leaf, swipe it through the aioli, scrape it with your teeth and repeat
over and over. When you get to the heart, remove sharp thistle and enjoy
the best part of the artichoke.