The Whole Okra

A Seed to Stem Celebration

With recipes for gumbos and stews, plus okra pickles, tofu, marshmallow, paper, and more. Chris Smith's first encounter with okra was of the worst kind: slimy fried okra at a greasy-spoon diner. Despite that dismal introduction, Smith developed a fascination with okra, and as he researched the plant and began to experiment…