Sunday, 14 March 2021

Getting Ready for Lent

 


The octopus is hung up to dry in the sun so it is ready to be bbq-ed tomorrow.  K lifts it up well above the wall.  Our wild cats are high jump champs



Here K is cleaning out the kalamari before he begins chopping them.  Some will be fried and some grilled




Meanwhile I made several bowls of taramasalata, the salty fish roe salad.  The salted roe is mixed with lemon juice, boiled potato and bread, onion and loads of olive oil.  I make several versions.  K likes his salty and wants to see the bread crumbs and taste the lemon juice.  I put more potato in the other so it tastes less salty and is smooth and creamy.

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16 comments:

  1. kiwikid14 March 2021 at 14:28

    Now I have the image of the wild cats on the wall wondering how they are going to get the octopus! Is the ouzo for drinking??

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    1. local alien15 March 2021 at 11:17

      Ouzo is for drinking but often a shot of it goes into the pot when cooking seafood

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  2. JayCee14 March 2021 at 14:46

    That octopus is a thing of beauty. Actually it looks rather like a party top I used to wear back in the day....

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    1. local alien15 March 2021 at 11:16

      Good luck be JayCee. Can just imagine you,....back in the day

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  3. Beside a babbling brook...14 March 2021 at 15:19

    What a pretty little spoon, in the last picture!

    Yes, I do notice the 'little' things!!!!

    Hooray for a Party, before Lent!!!!!!

    😊😊😊😊😊

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    1. local alien15 March 2021 at 11:15

      As my cousin in NZ said, only the Greeks start Lent by overeating and over drinking. No abstinence here.

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  4. Cro Magnon14 March 2021 at 21:29

    Is the Octopus straight from the sea? Does the sun-drying process tenderise it? Do you then simply chop it up and BBQ it? I often see Octopus on sale here but am not confident enough to buy it.

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    1. local alien15 March 2021 at 11:14

      The sun drying process makes it tough as leather. for some strange reason that's how they like it. BBQ it tentacle by tentacle and then slice very thinly. It's much better stewed or baked and can be very tender

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  5. Tigger's Mum14 March 2021 at 23:04

    We didn't know to put mashed spud in the taramasalata. Must try that. Enjoy your feast and family gathering.

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    1. local alien15 March 2021 at 11:12

      It was a good day and we got to fly a kite too.
      Don't put in too much potato or it will be gluey

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  6. Lynda14 March 2021 at 23:58

    What a different world you live in! It's always enjoyable seeing how you live.

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    1. local alien15 March 2021 at 11:11

      Different indeed. with all these darn traditions

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  7. At Home In New Zealand15 March 2021 at 01:43

    I have a friend who would love to share your calamari! I'm not a great fan of it, and have never tried taramasalata - I should put it on my bucket list of things to try!

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    1. local alien15 March 2021 at 11:10

      Taramousalata is really nice when made properly, not too salty and not fishy

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  8. northsider 15 March 2021 at 01:53

    Keep those high jumping wild cats away from the ouzo.😊

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    1. local alien15 March 2021 at 11:07

      Ha ha. They got chased away by visitors dogs

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