I didn’t realize that chewy squid was a result of under-cooking. I always assumed it was from overcooking. I think I’ve had very little properly prepared squid in my life, and that’s why I avoid it. But the dish that the students put together looks delicious! I definitely would’ve tried it.
This is fascinating. I learned a great deal. The descriptions you have of squid take me back to a restaurant in Venice where I had a dish of tiny local squid—fabulous. I didn’t realize there were different kinds with vastly different cooking requirements. As a now-retired teacher, I think I always learned more from my students than they ever learned from me. But you’re right, it’s a continuum.
I’m so enjoying your blog! I spent a summer as an intern and this installment brought back happy memories.
I didn’t realize that chewy squid was a result of under-cooking. I always assumed it was from overcooking. I think I’ve had very little properly prepared squid in my life, and that’s why I avoid it. But the dish that the students put together looks delicious! I definitely would’ve tried it.
This is fascinating. I learned a great deal. The descriptions you have of squid take me back to a restaurant in Venice where I had a dish of tiny local squid—fabulous. I didn’t realize there were different kinds with vastly different cooking requirements. As a now-retired teacher, I think I always learned more from my students than they ever learned from me. But you’re right, it’s a continuum.