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• Each toy is thoughtfully stuffed with recycled polyester fibers, giving new life to plastic while creating soft, huggable companions. • We package each creation in made in France reusable fabric bags instead of plastic, ensuring our gentle friends arrive safely. • Each toy is handcrafted with care to last for generations, embodying slow fashion principles through enduring quality.
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Experience the magic of the ocean with our Big Red Velvet Octopus! Its luxurious red velvet fabric and long, cuddly tentacles invite you to embrace it tightly. This plush octopus is designed to wrap around you with its soft, velvety arms, creating the perfect companion for all your cozy moments. Whether it’s for snuggles or imaginative play, this giant octopus will bring comfort and oceanic charm into your home, making every adventure feel like a dreamy voyage beneath the waves.
MATERIAL Top : 84% Organic Cotton, 16% Recycled Polyester Bottom : 100% Polyester Faux Fur Stuffing : 100% Recycled Polyester fibers Eyes : 100% Plastic Safety Eyes EU NormsCARE Spot clean or hand wash gently with cool water and lay flat to dry.SIZE H = 90 cm – L = 35 cm
• Each toy is thoughtfully stuffed with recycled polyester fibers, giving new life to plastic while creating soft, huggable companions. • We package each creation in made in France reusable fabric bags instead of plastic, ensuring our gentle friends arrive safely. • Each toy is handcrafted with care to last for generations, embodying slow fashion principles through enduring quality. Delivery & Return
IMPORTANT FOR NON EU ORDERS: We cannot guarantee that you will not be charged any customs taxes or duties. Any customs or import duties are charged once the parcel reaches its destination country. These charges must be paid by the recipient of the parcel. This only for non EU orders.RETURNS: You can request a return or an exchange for any product within 45 days from the delivery date. You can contact our Customer Service who will provide a return authorization and an Collissimo label if it applies. In case you wish to return : -If the plushy received is damaged: the return cost will be covered by us. -If the wrong plushy was sent: the return cost will be covered by us. – other : an undamaged item, you will be responsible for the cost of returning the product(s) to us, and the return fee will be €8. The original shipping fee ( if apply ) is non-refundable. For exchanges, you will be responsible for the new shipping cost( if apply ).EXCHANGES: In order to exchange an item, you will need to return your order first, after which, provided it is received in the same condition as when shipped, a refund can be processed and you can make your new purchase. BigStuffed won’t assume shipping costs for the new order if they are applied, or any previous voucher/discount the customer had in the original order. If you have any question or doubt about our exchange and return policy, please contact us. Help
Turkey stuffed with octopus, also known as the Cthurkey, is a dramatic and intriguing dish that elicits curiosity, confusion and cravings. This Frankenstein-esque culinary creation combines land and sea flavors in an alarming yet appetizing way. Let’s dive into the murky origins, preparation, controversies and polarized reactions around octopus-stuffed turkey.
Origins of the Dish
Stuffing items into the turkey cavity is a longstanding tradition, usually involving bread, sausage and other staple ingredients. The classic stuffing provides moisture and flavor contrast. Replacing the traditional stuffing with octopus creates a sensational surf and turf combination.
The octopus spilling out from the turkey resembles something from Japanese anime or the writings of H.P. Lovecraft. This nod to pop culture mystique attracts some adventurous cooks.
Cajun cuisine from Louisiana regularly features octopus, either boiled or fried. Hawaiian poke bowls also rely on octopus. So North Americans were already eating octopus beyond sushi.
These traditions likely sparked the first octopus-stuffed turkey experiments The dish also builds upon turducken – a chicken stuffed into a duck stuffed into a turkey, The octopus simply adds another layer of intrigue
How It’s Constructed
Creating a Cthurkey or octopus-stuffed turkey requires some skill. Key steps include:
- Source fresh, raw octopus and clean thoroughly
- Brine octopus 2+ hours to tenderize
- Stuff octopus into a deboned chicken
- Place chicken into a deboned duck
- Put duck package into turkey cavity
- Truss turkey for neat, compact shape
- Roast at 325°F for 8-10 hours
- Let rest 30 minutes before slicing
There are simpler versions with octopus only in the turkey. But layering 3-4 animals intensifies the dramatic reveal.
Flavor and Texture Combinations
So what does octopus taste like when roasted inside poultry? The light briny sweetness of the octopus complements the turkey meat. The crisp turkey skin contrasts the smooth, slightly chewy octopus texture.
Some recipes add crab legs for more decadence. The total effect is a dynamic one-two punch of land and sea flavors in each bite.
Controversies Around Octopus Consumption
However, not everyone is on board with octopus being used this way. Considerations include:
- Octopus are intelligent invertebrates capable of feeling pain. Animal welfare is a concern.
- Overfishing octopus damages marine ecosystems.
- Multi-animal dishes are resource intensive.
On the plus side, the whole animals are utilized. But sustainability and ethics should be considered when preparing octopus-stuffed turkey.
Reactions Run the Gamut
As a dramatic dish, octopus-stuffed turkey elicits polarized reactions:
Positive
- Fascinating culinary experiment
- Technical accomplishment
- Artfully combines diverse ingredients
Negative
- Gimmicky waste of food
- Disrespects animals
- Off-putting flavor/texture combination
The dish walks the line between culinary ingenuity and shock value. Chefs must balance creativity with responsible food choices.
Is Stuffed Octopus Turkey Here to Stay?
Despite mixed opinions, visually striking dishes like the Cthurkey have made their mark as conversation-starting holiday centerpieces. The origins and ethics may be questionable, but its uniqueness is undeniable.
What’s driving the popularity? Boredom with turkey, interest in new flavors, and desire for social media attention. Regardless, it has emerged as a culinary dare for bold cooks.
As more home chefs reject bland tradition and view food as art, octopus-stuffed turkey may have lasting appeal. Though not for everyday meals, it provides a surreal special occasion feast for the most adventurous eaters.
This season, expect to see a few Cthulhu-esque octopus-stuffed turkeys served for dramatic holiday dinners. Just beware of the mighty beast before taking a bite!
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FAQ
What is the turkey with octopus in it?
Matovilka A turducken is a chicken stuffed inside a duck stuffed inside a turkey. A Cthurkey is an octopus stuffed inside a turkey and garnished with crab legs and bacon. The dish is named in honor of our Lord Cthulhu whose dreadful reign will hopefully begin soon.
What should a turkey be stuffed with?
You can make stuffing with bread or rice or matzoh or vegetables, you can flavor it with sausage, or fresh or smoked oysters, or clams, or turkey giblets, or cranberries or apples or other fruit, or candied or dried fruit, or you can stuff the turkey with a duck that is stuffed with a smaller animal.
What is a Turducken but with octopus?
That was before the culinary monstrosity that is the Cthurkey — a turkey stuffed with octopus.
What are butterball turkeys stuffed with?
Ingredients: Turkey, seasoning (water, salt, sodium phosphate, sugar, natural flavour, spice) stuffing (bread, water, vegetable oil margarine (contains modified palm and palm kernel oils), onions, celery, parsley, salt, onion powder, spices).
What is a cthurkey stuffed with octopus?
That was before the culinary monstrosity that is the Cthurkey — a turkey stuffed with octopus. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu — the surf and turf was actually created a few years ago by Rusty Eulberg, a database administrator from Lubbock, Texas.
Did they shove an octopus inside a Turkey?
Yes, you read that right, they shove a freaking octopus inside the turkey with all of its appendages hanging out. If you’ve seen ‘Alien’, it looks like an alien bursting out from within and I have no idea how someone even came up with this idea.
Who invented turducken?
While the first dish was inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s book called Cthulhu, there is little doubt that turducken was the creation of John Madden who bought one into the broadcasting booth at a National Football League game several years ago. This creation has a chicken stuffed inside a duck stuffed inside a turkey.
How do you sew a turkey back together?
Use a large needle and heavy string to sew the turkey back together. Tie each stitch with a strong knot. Once you reach the end, then turn the turkey and tie the legs in place. Tie the turkey across from the other direction as well concentrating on trying to keep the same thickness throughout.