Creole Style Okra
It's really no wonder that Louisiana is so popular for its food. Between Creole (with tomatoes) and Cajun (without tomatoes) styles of cooking, you can't go wrong!
It’s precisely why I …
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Southern Fried Okra
Southern Fried Okra is to the south, what Clam Strips are to the north. Or at least that's what I think. They are an ultra-savory and delicious side dish that …
Okra Pickles with a Twist
Believe it or not, pickles have been around since as far back as 2030 BC! More than just a tangy treat, pickles were actually one of the first mobile foods. …
Okra and Greens
If you grow okra, I'm going to assume you love it, like I do. And when it's okra season, you will probably end up with a bumper crop and need …
Jambalaya with Okra
As a resident of Maine (also known as a Mainer), traveling all the way to New Orleans would mean enduring a 27-hour drive through more than a thousand miles of …
Baked Okra Chips
Chips have been a favorite snack forever. If chips were invented as far back as prehistoric times, I bet even the dinosaurs would love them! My only problem with chips …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Okra
Working your okra patch or eating okra means having the right tools to do the job in both the garden and the kitchen. …
Dealing with Okra Pests
There’s good news and bad news about okra pests. For the most part, pests that munch on your okra plant’s leaves are annoying but won’t likely be fatal to your …
Dealing with Okra Diseases
Like all food crops, okra is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your best weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
Tips for avoiding the “slime factor” of okra
Some people just cannot abide the slimy consistency of okra, and so they avoid the food altogether. That slime is a mucilage that forms when you heat the okra. …
