Discussions about the ethics of eating octopus have recently emerged, inspired by the documentary "My Octopus Teacher," which highlights the intelligence and beauty of these remarkable creatures. At ...

Are there two more ancient-looking sea creatures than octopus and squid? And two creatures that American home cooks are less willing to tackle? Sure, you’ll order fried calamari as an appetizer with a ...

Celery is a long-season crop and whether it’s a rib submerged in a classic “Beer Mary” on my porch overlooking Lake Michigan’s sweet serenity, or whirled in a cold, creamy soup for my family during ...

Move over Brussels sprouts, kale and quinoa. The hottest ingredient on restaurant menus in San Antonio is octopus. Yes, the Mediterranean staple that also has a home in Asian and Latin American ...

In spite of living in a coastal state with a reputation for its seafood, I don’t cook a lot of it. It’s expensive, and expensive instills fear in me. If I screw up, I might be out $20 or more for the ...

Next time you open a bottle of wine, you might want to hold onto that cork. According to Brian Laird, chef/co-owner of Sarto’s, the new restaurant in Jefferson Park that I review this week, the little ...

To prepare grilled octopus with its mayonnaise, you'll need a cleaned and eviscerated octopus. In a large pot, add the coarsely chopped vegetables: celery, carrot, and onion (1). Also add the already ...

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay at a live cooking demonstraton. - Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images For all but the most experienced or merely cavalier among us, octopus can be pretty tricky to make at home.

1. Fill a large sauce pot half way with water. 2. Add the baking soda and one lemon cut in half. 3. Bring water to a rolling boil. 4. Once water is at a boil, dip your octopus in the water three times ...

As demand for octopus as a culinary delicacy surges worldwide, the contentious practice of farming these intelligent creatures comes under scrutiny. Despite efforts to address concerns about ...

Oh, to be like a chef, confidently cooking foods to perfection. It seems an elusive dream, but sous vide cooking helps home cooks get chef-level results. Chefs favor the sous vide method, which yields ...

Imagine freshly-caught octopus hanging from a beachfront clothesline. That’s the image Silver Grill Cafe chefs Heather and Ian Beckman shared with guests during the Coloradoan's August Secret Supper.