"Nehmo" wrote ...

I was just in a fish (for food) store, and I'm in Kansas, quite far
from an ocean. They had octopus for less than $3/pound. They must be
reasonably prevalent, and there must be people who buy them.
--

Obviously, a number of folks migrating to Kansas have carried along one of
the necessary components for octopus, the eating thereof....

The large and traditional rock upon which to slap repeatedly the slimy
boogers for pre-culinary tenderizing. A concrete back step/stoop works but
gives up the flavors of all what have trod upon it, and a large coastal
boulder is preferable.

A dozen good licks, a sharp knife and a dab hand at the sauté pan and such
dishes as "pulpos y arroz en tinta" become possible, even on Tuesday night.
"En escabeche", a sort of traditional tapas, is but the labor of moments.

TM "Ola, Cantinero. Saddle my horse." Oliver