A blog by Jorge Garcia.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Had Octopus Salad for Dinner



It's... chewy?

50 comments:

VIVEROS said...

Crazy look on your face lolololol
you look hungry btw.
Good luck going back to work!

Unknown said...

Oh gosh! That looks disgusting...octopus is something I don't think I could ever make myself put in my mouth. haha

michelleopal said...

Really? You chose to eat that?

It looks like something Jeff Probst would put in front of the survivors in competition.

You are a brave, brave man.

Marquiwis said...

Jaja, pulpito pulpito!

Tales of Whimsy said...

Eeek!

Rachel Snyder said...

Why are people so grossed out about octopus? If it's prepared right, it can be quite tasty.

Topanga said...

Everything about that salad looks wonderful except for the octopus. What on earth possessed you to order that?

WaywardSaint said...

Dear Jorge Garcia,

Octopi are awesome, especially when deep fried. You know what else is awesome? You and Beth's jack-o-lanterns from last year. Any chance you would be willing to post a Pumpkin Carving Tutorial this year? You know, in all your spare time? I like to plan ahead.

Ps-my dog has a crush on your dog.

Tammy said...

Ewwwww!
Was it slimy?

1001 Petals said...

I had it bbq'd once and that was pretty good.

Brooke said...

I love octopus salad - ate it all the time when I was living in Italy. Yummy.

James Hernandez said...

Jorge,

Is that not a calamari salad? I realize calamari is a 'squid;'

ArtforLife42 said...

I think I saw Dave today. He even had his cheesy jokes and creepy smile.

yellowdoggranny said...

if cooked right it's not that bad..being from texas i like it fried..but then we fry coffee so what do i know..?

CL said...

Cue retching sound.

Wonder how it tastes...

mabochda said...

ewwwww!

M@r@ said...

Mmmm.....It's...It's...Irresistible?¿

Anonymous said...

Disgusting. That is all.

Jennifer said...

I concur. It is chewy. And that second photo is excellent.

Ron said...

Yikes! My mom found an octopus in her seafood chowder one time - freaked her out...

Unknown said...

My 15 year old daughter loves octopus. But would gag over the salad. Go figure.

Anonymous said...

Ah, tako (Octopus in Japanese)! I learned to love it while there, and thought the best way --though not the healthiest way--was quickly deep fried in tempura batter. MMMM!!! My daughters also love it this way. Can't find it like that here in NC. Enjoy!

AlYaGotADo said...

You know I appreciate that pic because I'm doing the master cleanse and have not really eaten in 4 days... Your picture just helped me go another day! YOU ROCK JORGE!

ANY MORE MICHAEL EMERSON PICS?

Malea said...

My kids dig octopus.

Michelangelo said...

I had octopus & calamari in 7th grade. One of the little sucker things got stuck in my teeth. Never forgot the chewiness. That's actually one of the things I miss from the pre-vegetarian days.

Mindy said...

Wow, props to you for being so adventurous! I am decidedly NOT.

Eugen Caitaz said...

Oh my God, you ate a piece of Calypso?( from the pirates of the caribbean)

Faith said...

Eeek squirm squirm and more squirm no I could never eat an octopus poor octopus!!

Miztification said...

That's really octopus???!! I don't think I could do that...I don't like calamari either. To each their own. :)

Unknown said...

Hahaha, your face is priceless.

Paul Spooner said...

WTF Dude...

Stacey B said...

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Crushproof said...

MMMMMMMM! That looks good!!! Got the recipe? I'd love to see it!!!

martukis said...
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martukis said...

I love octopus¡¡ have you tried it with salsa de olivo?? mmm

Melissa said...

Jorge!!! You're amazing.
Sé que sabes hablar español, así que como mi inglés es difícil de entender, te escribo en mi idioma.
Octopus...ja,ja muy buena la entrada.
Espero que no te haya importado que te haya escrito!
Tú " tío " en la serie, es genial, igual que tú.
Lots of love! See ya

ReNaTo UêGa said...

Ohhh thx! I prefer a conventional vegetable salad. LOL

Enjoy your octopus Jorgeman!
=)

Kara said...

yum!

moon said...

*heebiejeebies*

Sean Yoda Rouse said...

The Napa Rose is one of my favorite places to eat at the Disneyland Resort.

Jalixx3 said...

I had arroz negro in Spain. I didn't find out until later that it is colored with squid ink. Hmm...it did have small squids in it, but I've never eaten octopus.

redelf said...

Chewy and sorta scary!

jennY said...

oh my goodness no way!

Persephone Sea said...

You're gross! That's mean and sick!

bad boy!

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Two thumbs up for you for being adventurous enough to try it! I am not that brave. :)

Dr Mum said...

Its not cruel because the octopus still has seven more arms/legs?

nollyposh said...

You sure THAt's safe?

Miss Mella said...

Looks yummy to me.

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Stephie said...

That was brave.
So love your blog Jorge, thanks for letting us have a peek into your world. :)