Comments on: Crispy Chewy Octopus Tentacles a la Marketman

By: M

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 02:28:19 +0000

These are probably not baby octos, but rather a genus/breed called Abdopus that is common in the Philippines. Their adult size is about 10 to 12″ in length. They also make very interesting pets [which I used to have :) ] .

By: umac

umac — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:22:33 +0000

This is our go to appetizer in all Japanese Resto, geso age or ika geso age!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 22:53:51 +0000

Mart, thanks for that set of articles,it was very interesting. I have always believed the assertion that only 1/4th of the cholesterol in your body is from food, the rest is how our bodies create it/react to stress, etc. In other words, it’s heavily hereditary. Having said that, I still do watch my cholesterol levels, but I still eat everything I want to eat, but in reasonable balance with lots of different kinds of foods.

By: Mart

Mart — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:05:56 +0000

One of my favorite articles (well, series of articles) on cholesterol. Very technical but very informative. Stopped me from repeating the nonsense I’ve picked up from other people and the mainstream media (and other doctors too) while growing up.
https://eatingacademy.com/nutrition/the-straight-dope-on-cholesterol-part-i

By: Marketman

Marketman — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 09:23:09 +0000

Irene, say hello the next time, I don’t bite. :) So odd, now that I haven’t been so active on the blog, I run into a blog reader at least 3-4x a week. :)

By: Irene

Irene — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 04:20:53 +0000

Hi! I saw you at Mactan airport! But I was too chicken to introduce myself haha! It was good to see you in person, though :) And, yes, I bought Zubuchon for pasalubong hehe

By: Natie

Natie — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:19:27 +0000

I would love that too!

By: Marketman

Marketman — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 21:33:15 +0000

apa, I think I would much rather source my cholesterol from seafood than from four legged animals. And besides, the jury is out on whether seafood cholesterol is bad or good... check out this googled article that seems to suggest seafood based cholesterol isn't so bad. Besides, eating squid or octopus once a week as opposed to other meats or cholesterol laden foods can't possibly be that bad in moderation... Furthermore, squid and octopus are two of the protein sources that conservationists suggest we eat more of since they are plentiful and economical. :)

By: apa

apa — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:58:05 +0000

Octopus and squid are to be eaten with caution, both can cause high cholesterol. Per my doctors order =)

By: EbbaBlue

EbbaBlue — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 19:02:14 +0000

Once in a while It’s available in a nearby seafood market. Haven’t bought it for I am intimidated if I should cook it same way as squid.
Now I know. Next time, I see it, I will surely buy a pound. Thanks.