On to the next thing — Cephalopodmas!

On 21/12/2012 By Garden CorrespondentIn Uncategorized

We survived the End of Days, and we’re getting past the longest night, so it’s time to celebrate… cephalopod style!

I have a mild obsession with giant squids, which is how I stumbled upon a reference to Cephalopodmas. Yes, there is a holiday to celebrate squids, octopi, and their bretheren, and it’s tomorrow, on December 22. We will be celebrating with salt baked squid, a Chinese recipe that uses its innocent sounding name to mask the fact that the squid is, in fact, shallow-fried. (It’s a new recipe, so I won’t post it until I try it, but I have high hopes.)

I hope you will wiggle your arms tomorrow, or drop an ink spot on something, or even just spare a thought for our squishy friends in the deep.

Merry Cephalopodmas, everyone!

13 thoughts on “On to the next thing — Cephalopodmas!”

Norma Chang

Had no idea there is a holiday to celebrate squids, octopi, and their bretheren, happy celebration tomorrow.

22/12/2012 at 01:08 Reply
1. Garden Correspondent
  
  Thanks so much — it was great. Now, for Christmas.
  
  23/12/2012 at 20:45 Reply
weisblog1

That is more than perfect, Siobhan! I’m wigglin’ n’ sprayin’ as I type!

22/12/2012 at 02:29 Reply
1. Garden Correspondent
  
  Hey, that sounds messy AND fun.
  
  23/12/2012 at 20:45 Reply
squishymonster

That sounds AMAZING and I’m reeeeally looking forward to your recipe. Happy delicious, squid-y Holidays!!

22/12/2012 at 06:24 Reply
1. Garden Correspondent
  
  I will post it immediately — it was a resounding success!
  
  23/12/2012 at 20:44 Reply
ChgoJohn

If you google something long enough, you’ll discover that virtually everything has its own day, week, of month. Why shouldn’t squid? My celebration will be delayed 2 days. I’m celebrating on Christmas Eve and the Guests of Honor will be served in a salad. Have a wonderful Cephalopodmas! 🙂

22/12/2012 at 16:46 Reply
1. Garden Correspondent
  
  So true — and thank goodness for Google, for bringing all the enthusiasts together. That sounds like some tempting Christmas fare you have planned!
  
  23/12/2012 at 20:44 Reply
baconbiscuit212

Oh my gosh! We have to talk! The first chapter of my dissertation was about giant squid! No joke!

Merry Cephalopodmas!

23/12/2012 at 08:45 Reply
1. Garden Correspondent
  
  I don’t even know where to begin. Let’s get together for squid ink risotto next time I’m in the city!
  
  23/12/2012 at 20:42 Reply
  1. baconbiscuit212
    
    Definitely! We’ll talk cephalopods 🙂 And eat them too 🙂
    
    25/12/2012 at 11:07
hotlyspiced

I like the image! I never knew there was a day dedicated to squid. Who’d have thought. Merry Christmas to you and all your family xx

23/12/2012 at 23:57 Reply
1. Garden Correspondent
  
  Thanks so much — to you and yours as well!
  
  24/12/2012 at 20:24 Reply