No, those white tubers aren't a rare strain of broccoli

They are, in fact, an unfairly overlooked root crop. Thanks to our surprisingly rainy September, the broccoli that we were hoping to provide for you all has not yet fully matured. So instead, we've provided you with these tubers which are called sunchokes or jerusalem artichokes. Sunchokes are not actually an artichoke, they are actually a type of sunflower that is cultivated for these tubers. While they have a delicious nutty flavor, these tubers haven not enjoyed the success of the potato, or even the notoriety of the rutabaga. One of the factors holding back the sunchoke is its propensity to produce potent flatulence if it is undercooked. We recommend using the sunchoke in a soup, and baking it in the oven first. We recommend using onion, leek, garlic, potato, herbs, spices, white wine, cream or sour cream, and mushrooms, in a stock, and in a combination and concentration that suits the taste of you and your family.