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 ...

High yield and hardy, okra thrives in the unrelenting heat of the South’s summer months. Thought to have been introduced to Louisiana from West Africa during the early 18th century by enslaved ...

It’s not always about what you cut out of your diet that can help you lose weight: What you choose to put on your plate can sometimes help you shed pounds, too. Common advice suggests focusing on ...

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 ...

With Eater editors dining out sometimes several times a day, we come across lots of standout dishes, and we don’t want to keep any secrets. Check back for the best things we ate this week. I grew up ...

If it's been a while since you've been adventurous in your garden, it's time to lighten up and try something new. To help you sort out the promising from the far-fetched, I'll share my experiences ...

The Mediterranean diet has long been lauded as the gold standard for heart-healthy eating among experts. But a similar and ...

You’re likely familiar with okra. The edible seed pods of the okra plant are used in a variety of dishes, including fried okra, okra chips, and gumbo. Now, however, TikTok has come up with a new use ...

One of the joys I receive from writing this column are the various responses I receive from week to week. Some of my readers comment on subject matter and some on the way I express my views. What is ...

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