With one notable exception, okra is a savvy self-promoter. It puts on a show in garden and field, producing striking flowers that give way to pert emerald-green (or wine-colored) pods, with ...

Fresh okra slices on a wood cutting board - Nungning20/Shutterstock Whether it's the slimy inside or the bitter aftertaste, some people would rather not see fried okra on their plate. Yet, fans of the ...

Okra has a sweet, grassy flavor that takes on more depth with longer cooking and a texture that can be crisp and juicy or dense and creamy. But here's that infamous exception: The okra's cells release ...

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, ...

With one notable exception, okra is a savvy self-promoter. It puts on a show in garden and field, producing striking flowers that give way to pert emerald-green (or wine-colored) pods, with ...

With one notable exception, okra is a savvy self-promoter. It puts on a show in garden and field, producing striking flowers that give way to pert emerald-green (or wine-colored) pods, with ...