Canned food is often seen as the epitome of our industrial food system, so canned okra may be the lowest of the low. This is unfortunate, because a can of locally grown organic okra in December is ...

When I mentioned recently to a friend that I was developing some recipes highlighting okra, he forced a polite smile and said, “Well, there’s a lot there to work with.” Sensing his distaste, I assured ...

One of the main ingredients of Creole gumbo is okra. In fact, the words “gumbo” and okra” are synonymous. Okra (or okuru) is a Nigerian tribal word for this member of the hibiscus family. “Gumbo” ...

I love okra. Like, in an “I’m in a deeply committed relationship with okra” kind of way. I’ve written about this before, but it bears repeating every end of August, when the weather is steadily, ...

Okra is one of those vegetables most people either love or hate. When all the summer vegetables are past, okra is still available through October. It has a mild taste with a unique texture. The pod is ...

POD PERSON: In his new book, Chris Smith, marketing and communications manager for Sow True Seed, dives deeply into a range of culinary and other practical uses for okra pods, leaves, seeds, flowers ...

1. Heat oil in a stock pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. 2. Sauté sausage, onion, peppers and garlic until tender. 3. Stir in fresh red beans. If using dried beans, soak overnight before ...

LEICESTER, N.C. — It was a dewy morning when I joined Chris Smith, author of “The Whole Okra,” at the Utopian Seed Project’s experimental farm near Asheville, North Carolina. It wasn’t even 9 a.m. and ...

Okra, known as lady’s fingers or the perfect villager’s vegetable, is a culinary symbol that goes beyond its distinct taste and unusual consistency. It carries a rich history and years of tradition, ...

It’s okra season in Michigan. That’s good news for okra lovers. Not so much for okra haters. Perhaps no other vegetable is so revered and reviled. Fans of the fuzzy little green pods love their ...

WATER WITH MINT and lemon? Sure. Cucumber water at the airport lounge? Absolutely. But okra water? Welcome to the latest water-infusion health craze. Okra water, a drink made from soaking okra pods in ...