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 ...

You likely know okra as the vegetable that's found in gumbo, or eaten as a side dish. But using okra as the basis for a health drink? That's the premise of okra water, a trend that's racking up ...

The weeks just after Labor Day are a great time to stock up on summer vegetables. They are the cheapest they'll be all year long, and the quality is wonderful. Look for okra, tomatoes and pickling ...

A similar vegetable to ladyfinger, okra is a staple in southern states and is known to be a digestive superfood for people with weak guts, along with boosting heart health and immunity. Natalie Rizzo, ...

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 ...

This recipe is another one of my on the fly, eating from the pantry recipes that I whipped up one evening. So this is super cheap. The okra was free. A neighbor has a huge okra garden and shared some ...

In recent months, social media has been buzzing with debates about whether eating okra locally called ila can cause infertility in men. Some claim it lowers sperm count, while others argue it’s a ...

Recently, B.C. of Covington asked for a recipe for baked okra and tomatoes he used to enjoy at a long-closed truck stop in Oklahoma City. He says the dish contained okra, tomato, onion, possibly bread ...

Okra also provides a decent amount of folate, offering around 60 micrograms per 100 grams. While slightly lower than green ...

(Editor's note: The following was taken from "The Picayune's Creole Cook Book," circa 1901 and content may be dated) Okra Gumbo Gombo Fevi 1 Chicken 1 Onion 6 Large Fresh Tomatoes 2 Pints of Okra, or ...