Your pickled okra is only as good as the freshness of the star ingredient. For the most tender yet firm result, pick this ...

Summer's bounty of fresh produce is the best time to stock up and store your favorite fruits and veggies long-term to last through the upcoming cold winter months. Canning veggies or cooking fruits ...

Talk about wellness elixir and okra water slides into the DM!Okra water — yes, the slightly slimy drink made by soaking fresh ...

Botanists believe okra originated in modern-day Ethiopia. Cultivation spread quickly to North and West Africa, and India via established trade routes. It is thought that the plant reached both Brazil ...

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 ...

Grilled okra skewers make for an excellent appetizer or side dish. Simply marinate whole okra pods in olive oil, lemon juice ...

ONE particularly sauna-ish day a friend mentions he is eating nothing but raw food right now because turning on the stove just feels like too much effort. It sounds a bit extreme, but he could be even ...

The Whole Okra book, written by Chris Smith, is a roving and rich collection of okra history, lore, recipes, craft projects and growing advice. Does okra need defending? Chris Smith thinks so, as he ...