JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES, often called âsunchokesâ are native to North America and are no relation at all to artichokes. Jerusalem artichokes belong to the sunflower family. The white flesh is nutty, sweet and crunchy like chestnuts when raw. Baked in their skins, they become more like potatoes with a mild taste of artichoke hearts. BEST STORAGE PRACTICES: Refrigerate unwashed in a bag for up to several weeks in the veggie crisper bin (32-36 degrees F) FUN WAYS TO EAT AND COOK: This fresh tuber tastes...