Re: PESO: Aegean Feast
On 5/23/2016 12:53 PM, Toralf Lund wrote: On 23/05/16 15:52, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Thanks, Jack, Mark, Paul, Christine, Alan and Bob for looking and commenting. Octopus is quite good, when done right. My first experience with it was a smoked tentacle I purchased in a park in Japan about 50 years ago. That was a bit chewy. Octopus is a local specialty in Mykonos, and they know how to do it well. The traditional way of tenderizing it is to slam it against a rock 100 times, but I suspect they have easier methods today. In any event, this dish was quite tasty, as were the caramelized onions served with it. A glass of Ouzo completes the experience. A glass of Ouzo tends to help, doesn't it? Yeah, but be careful. Ouzo is sneaky and it'll creep up on ya'. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Aegean Feast
On 23/05/16 15:52, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Thanks, Jack, Mark, Paul, Christine, Alan and Bob for looking and commenting. Octopus is quite good, when done right. My first experience with it was a smoked tentacle I purchased in a park in Japan about 50 years ago. That was a bit chewy. Octopus is a local specialty in Mykonos, and they know how to do it well. The traditional way of tenderizing it is to slam it against a rock 100 times, but I suspect they have easier methods today. In any event, this dish was quite tasty, as were the caramelized onions served with it. A glass of Ouzo completes the experience. A glass of Ouzo tends to help, doesn't it? - T Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, May 22, 2016 at 3:32 PM, Jack Davis wrote: First tarantulas and now Octopus lunch?? eowww!! J - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 11:27:45 AM Subject: PESO: Aegean Feast One of the delights of travel is dining on something a bit different. This is my dinner from our evening in Mykonos: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18235782&size=lg K-5 IIs, 18-135 Zzoom Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Aegean Feast
That looks delish. On Sun, May 22, 2016 at 1:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > One of the delights of travel is dining on something a bit different. > This is my dinner from our evening in Mykonos: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18235782&size=lg > K-5 IIs, 18-135 Zzoom > Comments and criticisms are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -- Reduce your Government Footprint -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Aegean Feast
Thanks, Jack, Mark, Paul, Christine, Alan and Bob for looking and commenting. Octopus is quite good, when done right. My first experience with it was a smoked tentacle I purchased in a park in Japan about 50 years ago. That was a bit chewy. Octopus is a local specialty in Mykonos, and they know how to do it well. The traditional way of tenderizing it is to slam it against a rock 100 times, but I suspect they have easier methods today. In any event, this dish was quite tasty, as were the caramelized onions served with it. A glass of Ouzo completes the experience. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, May 22, 2016 at 3:32 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > First tarantulas and now Octopus lunch?? eowww!! > > J > > - Original Message - > From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 11:27:45 AM > Subject: PESO: Aegean Feast > > One of the delights of travel is dining on something a bit different. > This is my dinner from our evening in Mykonos: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18235782&size=lg > K-5 IIs, 18-135 Zzoom > Comments and criticisms are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Aegean Feast
Octopus is really nice. The first time I had it was in Greece, and I found the tentacle suckers rather off-putting to begin with, but after the first taste it no longer bothered me. B > On 22 May 2016, at 20:34, Jack Davis wrote: > > First tarantulas and now Octopus lunch?? eowww!! > > J > > - Original Message - > From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 11:27:45 AM > Subject: PESO: Aegean Feast > > One of the delights of travel is dining on something a bit different. > This is my dinner from our evening in Mykonos: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18235782&size=lg > K-5 IIs, 18-135 Zzoom > Comments and criticisms are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Aegean Feast
Astonishing. You ate that? Only kidding, Dan. I have never tried octopus - in fact I can't even remember seeing it on a menu. Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 8:27 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Aegean Feast One of the delights of travel is dining on something a bit different. This is my dinner from our evening in Mykonos: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18235782&size=lg K-5 IIs, 18-135 Zzoom Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Aegean Feast
I was a month in Athens in 1988 or 89—forget which year. I ate Octopus salad virtually every day at a cafe near the Parliament building. It was wonderful. Cheers, Christine > On May 22, 2016, at 1:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > One of the delights of travel is dining on something a bit different. > This is my dinner from our evening in Mykonos: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18235782&size=lg > K-5 IIs, 18-135 Zzoom > Comments and criticisms are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: Aegean Feast
Great pic. Looks good! -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 1:28 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Aegean Feast One of the delights of travel is dining on something a bit different. This is my dinner from our evening in Mykonos: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18235782&size=lg K-5 IIs, 18-135 Zzoom Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Aegean Feast
Love octopus. I smoke it then finish it on the grill. Heavenly. Paul via phone > On May 22, 2016, at 2:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > One of the delights of travel is dining on something a bit different. > This is my dinner from our evening in Mykonos: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18235782&size=lg > K-5 IIs, 18-135 Zzoom > Comments and criticisms are invited. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Aegean Feast
First tarantulas and now Octopus lunch?? eowww!! J - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, May 22, 2016 11:27:45 AM Subject: PESO: Aegean Feast One of the delights of travel is dining on something a bit different. This is my dinner from our evening in Mykonos: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18235782&size=lg K-5 IIs, 18-135 Zzoom Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Aegean Feast
One of the delights of travel is dining on something a bit different. This is my dinner from our evening in Mykonos: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18235782&size=lg K-5 IIs, 18-135 Zzoom Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
