Shelby

Not sure about Heidi, but I always keep the tentacles in one piece. I like the presentation of all those curly little tentacles, but I also like the texture of that part of the squid so I keep it in one piece. It's fairly small and will shrink during cooking. One of my dishes is squid braised in a spicy tomato sauce with tentacles (one piece, not chopped), then the bodies cut in rings. Not sure about Heidi, but I always keep the tentacles in one piece. I like the presentation of all those curly little tentacles, but I also like the texture of that part of the squid so I keep it in one piece. It's fairly small and will shrink during cooking. One of my dishes is squid braised in a spicy tomato sauce with tentacles (one piece, not chopped), then the bodies cut in rings. Ok, that's what I'll do then, thanks!

One more question, Heidi, sorry to be a pain. What or how did you incorporate the tentacle parts of the squid into the dish? Maybe just dice them and put them in the sauce that the stuffed parts braise in?

Thank you, Heidi! That's exactly what I was needing to know

My squid is thawing out along with some (crappy) hot sausage. I am planning on something like Heidi mentioned up-thread, but I'm nervous lol. My husband claims to NOT like squid. He will eat a few fried rings if they aren't chewy. I've never had squid baked before and hope it gets really tender and doesn't resemble a hunk of leather. Question: If I make a spaghetti type sauce (or red gravy if you will) is that ok to bake the squid in? I can't find a recipe that I'm in love with. Plus, if my husband won't eat the squid I can switch him to spaghetti and meatballs.

How timely! I just got a pound of squid from Pike Place Fish Market a few weeks ago. I tucked it in the freezer for later use. I hope to learn a new prep on this thread.

Oh yes, they do. I just ran across it on Twitter and thought I'd post it

From Twitter: Magical Elves ‏@magicalelvesHello Miami! We are at Michy's today casting for #TopChef season 11. 6927 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33138 or go...http://fb.me/1m1S9aI3G

I like that On the subject of cornbread, I am strictly a no sugar girl.

Hi Kim! I'd forgotten I was waiting lol I'm hanging on every word of your lovely trip. Mr. Kim's starter up there made me drool and I just ate!

This looks so delicious. I'd love to be able to experience eating something like that!

I think so, Shelby, but I may be thinking of a finale that took place in New Orleans. We can rest assured they won't choose our fine states. You can go to the bank on that one lol.

Thank you for the interesting report. I've never seen what fresh beans look like!

I'm ready for a more southern state, too, Annabelle. Have they ever done a New Orleans based one?

Basquecook, those sardines look lovely. And, I wish I lived near Eataly so I could shop there!

Congratulations! That's awesome! Did you get to taste the other Chefs creations?

I don't watch the last chance show. Anyone know who is still on?

*faint* OMG, I learn something new every day. I had to put my breakfast down lol.

There should be a fainting smiley here--you all AMAZE me. I could never ever do any of these candies. Well done!

I'm going to miss Stefan even though he grated my nerves at times. He added a certain spice to the show. The mussels and frog legs that won seemed to be too much alike. I know a frog is amphibious, but they taste more like surf than turf to me. I would have liked to see what that scallop pasta would have looked like had it not been turned into the scrambled "eggs".

Dumb question...but, is the pea puree cold or warm? It looks delicious!

Damn. I wanted John to win. Is next episode restaurant wars?

Beautiful looking sauce! May I ask where you purchase your bottles?

I've been wondering where you were! Glad you're on the mend!

I have the same thing and I LOVE it. I don't know what I did without it. You deserve them and I hope you LOVE every minute browsing through them. I posted on the wrong thread earlier. I got three, yes THREE Shun knives from my husband. I'm in heaven. I pray that I don't cut a finger off.

So, was Santa good to everyone this year? He certainly was to me. Highlight is I got THREE Shun knives from my husband. THREE! I'm in heaven. Now, if I can manage not to cut a finger off I'll be in great shape.