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Two Big Tako - StanWright - 12-29-2006
[size 2]Stan, Just wanted to share photo of my fly fishing catch the other day. Both were caught w/ my 8 wt avid fly fishing rod. No fly was needed to catch them.
Dean
Not to worry, octopus are more afraid of you than you are of them. Keep your eyes open and watch where you step while bonefishing the flats, these tako make "good eats". (Good bait to) I wonder where he put them after they were caught? In his back pack? You could just slap them against your skin... the suction cups stick real good. LOL
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Re: [StanWright] Two Big Tako - tubeN2 - 12-30-2006
Those Tako look good. I think it's time to bust out the Wasabi!![cool]
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Re: [tubeN2] Two Big Tako - StanWright - 12-30-2006
I got some smoked tako the other day at one of the local markets. Soooo Good.
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Re: [StanWright] Two Big Tako - tubeN2 - 12-30-2006
Now you're making me hungry. My wasabi is starting to scortch and my ginger is starting to digest itself.
I love smoked Tako.[cool]
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Re: [tubeN2] Two Big Tako - Tarpon4me - 12-31-2006
You guys can keep the "Octo Taco's", give me some fried squid rings with a cajun dipping sauce anytime. Next on the list would be an Eel and cucumber roll with the soy and wasabi. A close second would be a properly prepared plate of Tuna Tataki. Mmmmm
You getting hungry now Stan and Steve?
I also have a great recipe for that Tuna Tataki I mentioned above. I found this recipe online and when done by the book, is an authenic Japanese Tataki. Let me know if you're interested. [cool]
Ohhhhhh, you forgot the brew gentlemen. I'll have an Asahi, in a frosty mug.[
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Re: [Tarpon4me] Two Big Tako - tubeN2 - 12-31-2006
I think I may hire Stan to be my chef and I'll have you along as the bartender[cool]
I'll take an ice cold Asahi too. Have you ever tried that with a lime?? They are really good.[
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Re: [tubeN2] Two Big Tako - Tarpon4me - 12-31-2006
Asahi with a lime? Can't say that i'd pondered that combo in the past. I didn't take the Asahi as a beer that would agree with a lime. I will give it a try next time.
I also aquired a taste for a high quality bottle of wine while over seas. I rarely am in company of others that enjoy a good bottle, so you can imagine that I can't justify buying a bottle very often. A 25 dollar bottle of wine goes a long way. I've learned that you really do get what you pay for when it comes to wine. This is how the prices reflect quality over here:
2 to 7 dollars: Really cheap drunk
8 to 15 dollars: getting better, but still bitter and bland
16 to 30 dollars: this is your best wine's, smooth and aged
Anything over 30 bucks isn't worth it, it's going to taste the same as a 20 dollar bottle.
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Re: [Tarpon4me] Two Big Tako - tubeN2 - 12-31-2006
That is a very good analogy. I kind of learned the same rule of thumb but with another twist to it.
I use different types of wines for cooking. A wise man asked me once why I would cook with a 3 dollar wine while I served the 30 dollar wine at the table.
I then drew a blank.
He then told me to never cook with a wine that isn't worthy of being served on the table. He was right.
As soon as I switched to a better wine in the skillet, it was also complimented by serving the same "Good" wine on the table.
By the way, the lime goes good with Asahi and Kirin. It does no justice to the Sapporo. Sapporo is like the cheap stuff from Japan. It still tastes good by itself but is better complimented with a few drops of peach juice.[cool]
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Re: [tubeN2] Two Big Tako - Tarpon4me - 12-31-2006
I always thought the Sapporo's tasted better with a pinch of salt in them. There are very few beers that salt compliments, I found Sapporo to be one of them.
I rarely use wine when I cook, I suppose I haven't graduated to that level yet. Of course, I have yet to find many recipes that require the use of wine in them. I use beer quite often in the making of pot roasts, boiled shrimp, and things of that nature. Mmmm, got any good chicken recipes that use wine?
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Re: [Tarpon4me] Two Big Tako - tubeN2 - 12-31-2006
Have several nice chicken recipes on the Recipe boardl. Just look under the "Non Fish and Game" section. Scroll down to the Chicken and there you will have it. Or just click [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/forum/Fish_and_Game_Recipes_C65/Non_Fish_and_Game_Recipes_F118/Chicken_Recipes_P159864/"]this link[/url] to get you there now.
Let me tell you a secret though.
Allways substitute the Sherry for a good grade White Wine and add a tablespoon of sugar to the recipe.
Secret #2. Any of the recipes that have Dijon mustard in them can only be complimented by a good White Zinfandel.[cool]
There are also some Tequila Lime recipes on the board as well. You know what to do with the leftover marinade.[
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