To die for.
When it's sunny and warm outside, I often find myself wanting some good, old-fashioned shore food, like buttery lobster rolls and rich, meaty crab cakes. Since they're not the healthiest of weeknight options, I'm going to curb my seafood cravings with a tangy salad made by tossing together leftover calamari, dried tomatoes, and crisp vegetables. Add in a citrus-tinged tarragon vinaigrette, and Read more
After eating my way through the tasting tents at SF Chefs. Food. Wine this weekend, I'm looking forward to sitting down to a dinner that's light and healthy, but still full of flavor. I'm going a bit off the beaten barbecue path: I'll throw some marinated calamari on the grill and serve it while it's still tender, warm, and freshly charred, with a bed of sweet-tart slaw. If you've never cooked Read more
Do You Cook Calamari at Home? Yes, I love calamari, and it's so easy to cook at home. No, I love calamari, but I prefer to order it when I dine out. No, I don't eat calamari. Read more
On New Year's Day, my hungover friends and I were craving Spanish comfort food. We wound up going to one of the best tapas haunts in Chicago, Café Iberico. When this calamari dish came to the table, we got into a discussion about what part of the squid tasted better — the rings or the tentacles — and none of us could come to a consensus. What do you think? Do You Prefer the Rings Read more
Source Would You Rather Eat Fried Mozzarella or Calamari? Fried mozzarella! There's nothing more heavenly than crispy melted cheese. Fried calamari! The tasty fish is highly addictive. Neither, I prefer _______ (fill in the blank below). I don't eat fried anything. Read more
While geeksugar may cater to girls we are in no way an exclusive club. In fact, one of our most prolific contributors and commentors is Calamari, a male graphic designer and illustrator who isn't bothered by our pinkness and isn't afraid to admit his geekiness. When Calamari isn't working, he's drawing, playing video games (he's a sucker for Wii bowling and planet puzzle league DS right now), Read more
Every child has a food that's an absolute no. It varies by kid; my niece loves everything from asparagus to calamari to brussels sprouts, but she'll turn her nose up at mushrooms every time, no matter how they're prepared. When I was growing up, I was a pretty adventurous eater, but I despised frozen peas — so much that I made up an elaborate story about them being my doll's favorite thing on Read more
This recipe for a fresh squid salad from FitSugar reader Dara8182 proves that calamari isn't just deep-fried finger food. Dara8182 posted the calamari salad recipe in our Healthy Recipe community group. Squid is an incredible, low-calorie, lean protein source. Most people think calamari can only be eaten fried, but it is so delicious in a variety of ways that are far healthier. This salad Read more
Rihanna is Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive for 2011! The distinction comes during a busy year for Rihanna that's been full of touring and launching new music. She spoke with a writer from the magazine about touring, eating, and her personal life, even touching on her feelings for her ex, Chris Brown. Rihanna's dating Dudley O'Shaughnessy now, according to reports, but this interview took place Read more
Mother's Day is on Sunday, but I can't help but share this adorable and charming ad for Google Chrome. Passed on to me by Sugar member Calamari, this ad shows that you can use Chrome, Picasa, and Gmail to create a 21st century baby book that your kids can (safely!) read when they're older. Check it out below! Read more
