As the great Anthony Bourdain wrote in "Medium Raw," "[W]ithout experimentation, a willingness to ask questions and try new things, we shall surely become static, repetitive, moribund." With that ...

Ramsey, the young narrator, has a grandmother with a steel will, and when his painting of Super Octo inspires her to make pulpo guisado—octopus stew—there’s no dissuading her. Even though it’s “not ...

For Bouquet Garni: Tie the herbs with a string or wrap together in cheesecloth. Set aside. For Stew: In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the octopus and cook for 2 to ...