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You had me at the Lobster! For my 12th birthday, my parents offered to take me to any restaurant I wanted without my 4 siblings. In a Plymouth Valiant Signet convertible with the top down, we drove to Yesteryear, a restaurant on the river. I ordered lobster. I've loved it ever since. Thank you for the great posts which are always hugely satisfying.

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Thank you Joan, and YES on the lobster!

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A fun, appetite-whetting post. Reminds me of our first pulpo a la Gallega at a roadside gas station out of Santiago de Compostela hace mucho tempo. I'm going to make it soon. Thanks Jeremiah, David and Heather.

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Exactly! Roadside

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Lovely column, beautifully written - thank you for such a great start to Friday!

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And thank you for your liking it!

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Beautifully written. I wish you would have your blog spoken to hear your eloquent voice describe these extraordinary adventures. I'd subscribe!

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Starting rehearsals this week!

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I’ve never desired

Octopus more than after those pictures and descriptions. How long do I braise the pulpo for? Is it by weight?

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Depending on its size -- and poach it first, about 45 mins but until tender at the thickest part of the arm.

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Your stories are the very best. It's nice to have the photos too, but your words create all the imagery needed. Upgrading now. Thanks. Georgeanne

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And thank you, Georgeanne!

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