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Skriven 2013-09-14 22:50:00 av JIM WELLER (1:123/140)
     Kommentar till en text av MICHAEL LOO
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-=> Quoting Michael Loo to Ruth Hanschka <=-

 RH> Independant Grocer's Alliance.  They aren't franchises.

They are actually.

 ML> I never figured out the IGA brand and its financial makeup -
 ML> but the independence part seems way overstated.

IGA started off as a group of independent grocers ganging together
to improve their buying power and compete effectively against the
chains like A&P which were a new business concept at the time.

Somehow over the years it morphed into a centralized wholesaler
which owned the brand and issued franchises.

In Canada, Quebec and prairie province IGAs are supplied by Sobeys
which franchises the name. In B.C. they are supplied by the
H.Y. Louie Co. There are no longer IGAs in Atlantic Canada or
Ontario as Sobeys killed them off by either selling stores to
Loblaws or re-branding.  

As well as tiny Red and Whites, small Supervalus, medium sized Extra
Foods and enormous Great Canadian supermarkets (all chains), Loblaws
has a franchise system going called "Your Independent Grocer".
Both the Yellowknife stores converted over from the Extra foods
brand to YIG franchises recently (Glen's YIG and Trevor's YIG). Both
Glen and Trevor have dropped some serious coin on renovations and
really cleaned up the stores and so far at least the freshenss and
quality have improved, the prices are somewhat lower and there are
more cashiers manning the tills so lineups are much shorter. I am
happy with the results.

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     Title: Italian-Style Grilled Octopus
Categories: Italian, squid, grill
  Servings: 6

      3 lb cleaned octopus
      1 c  dry white wine
    1/4 c  whole peppercorns
      2    lemons, plus additional
           lemon wedges for serving
      1    wine cork
      2    cloves garlic, peeled
    1/2 c  extra virgin olive oil
           divided

Note: Once you have your cooked, tender octopus, you need to let it
rest and come to room temperature, and you can even refrigerate it
for up to 24 hours before grilling as well. For me, the smoky flavor
of a charcoal or wood grill is what gives grilled octopus its unique
flavor, but you can use a gas grill if you must. The grilling time
is minimal, but it really enhances the flavor of the octopus,
creating crispy exterior bits, while keeping the interior tender. To
serve, simply cut the octopus tentacles, and dress with extra virgin
olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper.

Although I find it easiest to grill my octopus whole and then cut it
into pieces before serving, you can cut it before grilling if you
prefer. I like a lot of lemon with my seafood, so I serve it with
additional lemon wedges.

In a large pot, place the octopus along with the wine, peppercorns,
1 lemon cut in half, cork, and garlic. Cover with water by 1 inch
and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat to a
simmer, and cook the octopus until it is tender when pierced with a
sharp knife. (Anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes.) Drain, and allow the
octopus to come to room temperature.

Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and
covered with gray ash, spread evenly over coal grate. Alternatively,
set the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in
place, cover gill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil
the grilling grate. Toss the octopus with 1/4 cup of the olive oil
and season with salt and pepper. Place the octopus on the grill and
cook for a few minutes on both sides until the octopus is well
browned, but still remains moist, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Cut the octopus tentacles, place on a platter and drizzle with the
remaining olive oil, juice of the remaining lemon, and season with
salt and pepper. Serve immediately or at room temperature with lemon
wedges if desired.

Posted by: Deborah Mele

  From: Serious Eats

(The cork trick doesn't actually do any good. - JW)
 
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YK Jim


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