tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post6355674095366770917..comments2024-03-14T06:14:26.576+01:00Comments on Nuts about food: Polpo con patate in umido (octopus and potato stew)Nuts about foodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-48916449949488382112013-10-28T18:39:10.012+01:002013-10-28T18:39:10.012+01:00I am right with you with my own 4 year old (and my...I am right with you with my own 4 year old (and my own inability to keep it together at times) I am also right there with you on my love for Octopus-- it is literally one of my favorite things. XONicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560974525638822194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-25345423158888475762013-10-28T10:55:44.500+01:002013-10-28T10:55:44.500+01:00And according to your stories, it sounds like it j...And according to your stories, it sounds like it just gets harder ;o)Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-61502641469949329772013-10-25T04:34:39.209+02:002013-10-25T04:34:39.209+02:00I remember those days well. And they're not p...I remember those days well. And they're not pleasant, they're very, very trying. And to add insult to injury, when they're much older and you tell them about how badly behaved they were they look at you incredulously because they don't remember one moment of it and think you're making things up. It's a long, hard road xxHotly Spicedhttp://hotlyspiced.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-2394440422604460062013-10-24T12:42:19.982+02:002013-10-24T12:42:19.982+02:00Oh yes, but like everything else (like the challen...Oh yes, but like everything else (like the challenges of having a newborn) it goes in phases so when you think you are at a breaking point, it somehow passes. And all in all, it is a wonderful experience.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-61378223236566112082013-10-24T12:41:10.252+02:002013-10-24T12:41:10.252+02:00It sometimes is, not always. Since I hit the publi...It sometimes is, not always. Since I hit the publish button, my son has been a real sweetie. Go figure!Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-84574018402143496862013-10-24T12:40:16.892+02:002013-10-24T12:40:16.892+02:00I absolutely agree: being a parent is wonderful an...I absolutely agree: being a parent is wonderful and I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Cooking, however, is usually more relaxing. Unless you work in a restaurant, hehe.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-18885363587636050502013-10-23T23:45:45.535+02:002013-10-23T23:45:45.535+02:00Oh, there is so much to look forward to :) Nb, ste...Oh, there is so much to look forward to :) Nb, stew looks superb.torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511490633610442390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-3264407890199485842013-10-23T22:26:18.236+02:002013-10-23T22:26:18.236+02:00Oh you poor thing, that must be so stressful and c...Oh you poor thing, that must be so stressful and challenging! I loved how your segued into the recipe though. We were just watching a doco on octopi, apparently they are very intelligent creatures too! :DLorraine @ Not Quite Nigellahttp://www.notquitenigella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-68804435793218432192013-10-23T18:19:59.208+02:002013-10-23T18:19:59.208+02:00Raising kids is challenging; but I loved it, despi...Raising kids is challenging; but I loved it, despite the many obstacles I faced (divorce and custody battle one of them). Cooking is srelaxing in comparison. Taste of Beiruthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857631795009227778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-13354797728028422922013-10-23T09:36:00.811+02:002013-10-23T09:36:00.811+02:00Yes, they are supposedly incredibly intelligent......Yes, they are supposedly incredibly intelligent... I have discovered that recently too.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-64869481841663466012013-10-23T09:34:06.396+02:002013-10-23T09:34:06.396+02:00It certainly is a form of comfort food and made ev...It certainly is a form of comfort food and made everyone happy, 4-yr old included. I agree, potatoes and octopus are a match made in heaven, even in a more summery salad version.Nuts about foodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11081157237653314887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-18420136179098281192013-10-23T01:38:57.649+02:002013-10-23T01:38:57.649+02:00Kids can be exasperating but you gotta love 'e...Kids can be exasperating but you gotta love 'em... <br /><br />As for the octopi, it's one of my favorite seafoods, even if (I am told) they are one of the most intelligent animals. No better marriage than with potatoes that soak up that wonderful (and not at all fishy) flavor. Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14218978302604997544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8675374703381795533.post-4094365421555173362013-10-22T14:26:39.503+02:002013-10-22T14:26:39.503+02:00Oh dear, sounds like you're having a hard time...Oh dear, sounds like you're having a hard time of it! But hopefully eating this delicious dish has relaxed you - it looks soothing and soulful. I adore octopus and my Mum always cooked it with potatoes - the perfect match.thelittleloafhttp://thelittleloaf.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com