Everything you need to know about okra
Okra is a southern staple, but do you know what it is, where it comes from or how to cook with it? Learn it all with this quick guide to okra.
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Travis Seward, GM, 10Best.com
About Travis
Travis has over 20 years of experience in print and online travel publishing. Before 10Best, he was a designer, consultant, importer and administrator in the international textile and decorative accessories industries. When a friend invited him on a 23-day exploration of Guatemala, the travel bug hit! He’s now traveled to more than 200 cities and 28 countries to soak in the culture, meet the people and sample the foods that make a place unique. Outside of work, he indulges in various creative projects, enjoys theater and the arts, hikes in the Blue Ridge Mountains and frequently visits Charleston and the South Carolina coast. But food is his passion! Whether at home or away, you’ll find him planning a meal, baking for friends, tracking down a hole-in-the wall local restaurant or sipping champagne before savoring a seven-course tasting menu.
Special Interests
Travis knows a lot about:
- Art & Architecture
- Food
- Textiles
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Roasted okra is a super easy way to prepare this nutritious vegetable – and it's less slimy. Here's a quick recipe.
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