New Crops: Cured Garlic and Okra

Garlic - we have now transitioned to cured garlic, so there is no longer the need to keep it in the fridge. Store in a cool, dry area and it should keep for quite some time.

Okra - this may be something you are only familiar with in Gumbo - a staple in the deep south. Okra actually translates to the word Gumbo! It is very perishable and won't keep for more than a week in the fridge. There is a light version of gumbo on this site called Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo that is delicious. There are several other recipes as well - a couple of my favorites are Easy Indian-style Stewed Okra and Okra with Corn and Tomatoes. Fried okra is also delicious - the method can easily be found on the internet. Just don't shy away from this strange looking veggie!