Bring on the mucus! And some butter.

http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg


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On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:35:04 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> wrote:

>
>Bring on the mucus! And some butter.
>
>http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg

Oh sharkster, you have such a way with words.

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In article .net>,
Blinky the Shark > wrote:

> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg

That's a great picture. That slimy protein is just oozing out. Globules
in the broth too. Beautiful.

leo

koko wrote:

> On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:35:04 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>Bring on the mucus! And some butter.
>>
>>http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg
>
> Oh sharkster, you have such a way with words.

I *am* a word artist, aren't I?


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Leonard Blaisdell wrote:

> In article .net>,
> Blinky the Shark > wrote:
>
>> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg
>
> That's a great picture. That slimy protein is just oozing out. Globules
> in the broth too. Beautiful.

It's enough to make a hungry man cry, I tellya!

(That's protein?)


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In article .net>,
Blinky the Shark > wrote:

> (That's protein?)

Don't know. I shouldn't have speculated. This is the best I can do:
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucilage>
<http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3938/is_200604/ai_n17186633>
I'm lucky with that. I simply assumed.

leo

Leonard Blaisdell wrote:

> In article .net>,
> Blinky the Shark > wrote:
>
>> (That's protein?)
>
> Don't know. I shouldn't have speculated. This is the best I can do:
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mucilage>
> <http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3938/is_200604/ai_n17186633>
> I'm lucky with that. I simply assumed.

When I was a kid, we always had a bottle of mucilage handy in the
paper-and--scissors-and-pencils-and-stuff drawer. I never knew where it
came from.


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"Blinky the Shark" > wrote in message
news
> When I was a kid, we always had a bottle of mucilage handy in the
> paper-and--scissors-and-pencils-and-stuff drawer. I never knew where it
> came from.

Oh gawd! Yes, it IS mucilage! Haven't thought of that in years.

"Okra mucilage" sounds almost as tasty as Barb's "tomato snot".

Felice

Blinky the Shark wrote:
> koko wrote:
>
>> On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:35:04 -0700, Blinky the Shark
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> Bring on the mucus! And some butter.
>>>
>>> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg
>> Oh sharkster, you have such a way with words.
>
> I *am* a word artist, aren't I?
>
No, you're a shark

On Jul 13, 10:35*pm, Blinky the Shark > wrote:
> Bring on the mucus! *And some butter. *
>
> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg
>
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Gag gag gag gag gag urk....

N.

Goomba wrote:

> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>> koko wrote:
>>
>>> On Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:35:04 -0700, Blinky the Shark
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Bring on the mucus! And some butter.
>>>>
>>>> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg
>>> Oh sharkster, you have such a way with words.
>>
>> I *am* a word artist, aren't I?
>>
> No, you're a shark

And Christopher Wren was (among other things) an architect. What's your
point?


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Blinky the Shark wrote:
> Bring on the mucus! And some butter.
>
> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg

Boiled okra is good, fried okra is even better.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintagechica/477755757/

Becca

On Tue 15 Jul 2008 11:13:39a, Becca told us...

> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>> Bring on the mucus! And some butter.
>>
>> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg
>
> Boiled okra is good, fried okra is even better.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintagechica/477755757/
>
> Becca
>
>
>

Another okra favorite of mine is corn, okra, and tomato soup...very basic,
but delicious.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Corn and Okra Soup

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
96 Ounces Stewed Tomatoes
1 Pound Okra Pods
5 Cups Frozen Yellow Corn -- thawed
2 Teaspoons Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
2 Cups Water (or chicken or vegetable broth)

Pulse tomatoes, with juice, in food processor until pieces are no larger than
1/2 inch. Turn into 4-quart pot.

Pulse corn in food processor until slightly chopped. Add to tomatoes.

Remove cap and tail from okra and cut in 1/3 inch slices. Add to tomatoes
and corn.

Add salt and pepper to mixture.

Add water, stirring mixture gently to combine.

Slowly bring soup to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes. Okra should be tender-
crisp. Do not overcook.

Soup may be thinned with additional water, if desired.

Soup may be frozen for long term storage.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 327 Calories; 2g Fat (4.9% calories
from fat); 12g Protein; 77g Carbohydrate; 12g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;
1008mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 7 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.

Serving Ideas : Serve with a wedge of hot, buttered cornbread.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0



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On Jul 13, 11:35*pm, Blinky the Shark > wrote:
> Bring on the mucus! *And some butter. *
>
> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg

I thought there was something worse than pickled beets and now you've
reminded me.

John Kane Kingston ON Canada

Becca wrote:

> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>> Bring on the mucus! And some butter.
>>
>> http://blinkynet.net/stuff/okra.jpg
>
> Boiled okra is good, fried okra is even better.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/vintagechica/477755757/

That reminds me how long it's been since I had fried mushrooms.

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Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> Another okra favorite of mine is corn, okra, and tomato soup...very basic,
> but delicious.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> Corn and Okra Soup
>
> Recipe By :
> Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories :
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 96 Ounces Stewed Tomatoes
> 1 Pound Okra Pods
> 5 Cups Frozen Yellow Corn -- thawed
> 2 Teaspoons Salt
> 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
> 2 Cups Water (or chicken or vegetable broth)
>
> Pulse tomatoes, with juice, in food processor until pieces are no larger than
> 1/2 inch. Turn into 4-quart pot.
>
> Pulse corn in food processor until slightly chopped. Add to tomatoes.
>
> Remove cap and tail from okra and cut in 1/3 inch slices. Add to tomatoes
> and corn.
>
> Add salt and pepper to mixture.
>
> Add water, stirring mixture gently to combine.
>
> Slowly bring soup to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes. Okra should be tender-
> crisp. Do not overcook.
>
> Soup may be thinned with additional water, if desired.
>
> Soup may be frozen for long term storage.
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>
> Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 327 Calories; 2g Fat (4.9% calories
> from fat); 12g Protein; 77g Carbohydrate; 12g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol;
> 1008mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 7 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.
>
> Serving Ideas : Serve with a wedge of hot, buttered cornbread.
>
>
> Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0

This recipe sounds good, I will try it.

My mother cooked a side dish, that was elbow macaroni, tomatoes and
okra. I know she used s&p to season it, I am not sure if she used
anything else. It tasted okay.

Becca

On Wed 16 Jul 2008 05:16:07p, Becca told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
>> Another okra favorite of mine is corn, okra, and tomato soup...very
>> basic, but delicious.
>>
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Corn and Okra Soup
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories :
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 96 Ounces Stewed Tomatoes
>> 1 Pound Okra Pods
>> 5 Cups Frozen Yellow Corn -- thawed
>> 2 Teaspoons Salt
>> 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
>> 2 Cups Water (or chicken or vegetable broth)
>>
>> Pulse tomatoes, with juice, in food processor until pieces are no
>> larger than 1/2 inch. Turn into 4-quart pot.
>>
>> Pulse corn in food processor until slightly chopped. Add to tomatoes.
>>
>> Remove cap and tail from okra and cut in 1/3 inch slices. Add to
>> tomatoes and corn.
>>
>> Add salt and pepper to mixture.
>>
>> Add water, stirring mixture gently to combine.
>>
>> Slowly bring soup to a simmer and cook 15-20 minutes. Okra should be
>> tender- crisp. Do not overcook.
>>
>> Soup may be thinned with additional water, if desired.
>>
>> Soup may be frozen for long term storage.
>>
>> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
>> -
>>
>> Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 327 Calories; 2g Fat (4.9%
>> calories from fat); 12g Protein; 77g Carbohydrate; 12g Dietary Fiber;
>> 0mg Cholesterol; 1008mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 1/2 Grain(Starch); 7 1/2
>> Vegetable; 0 Fat.
>>
>> Serving Ideas : Serve with a wedge of hot, buttered cornbread.
>>
>>
>> Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0
>
> This recipe sounds good, I will try it.
>
> My mother cooked a side dish, that was elbow macaroni, tomatoes and
> okra. I know she used s&p to season it, I am not sure if she used
> anything else. It tasted okay.
>
> Becca

Becca, the recipe I posted, served in a much less "soupy" form, is often
served as a side dish in the South.

I hope you enjoy the soup as much as we do!

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Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 16 Jul 2008 05:16:07p, Becca told us...

>> My mother cooked a side dish, that was elbow macaroni, tomatoes and
>> okra. I know she used s&p to season it, I am not sure if she used
>> anything else. It tasted okay.
>>
>> Becca
>
> Becca, the recipe I posted, served in a much less "soupy" form, is often
> served as a side dish in the South.
>
> I hope you enjoy the soup as much as we do!

My sister brought me some okra from her garden and I have frozen corn in
the freezer. I think I even have enough stewed tomatoes. I may cook
this tomorrow night.

She also brought me some Swiss chard. I cleaned it, cut it into 1"
strips, sauteed it in bacon fat and onion. It was wonderful.

Becca

On Thu 17 Jul 2008 02:37:47p, Becca told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Wed 16 Jul 2008 05:16:07p, Becca told us...
>
>>> My mother cooked a side dish, that was elbow macaroni, tomatoes and
>>> okra. I know she used s&p to season it, I am not sure if she used
>>> anything else. It tasted okay.
>>>
>>> Becca
>>
>> Becca, the recipe I posted, served in a much less "soupy" form, is often
>> served as a side dish in the South.
>>
>> I hope you enjoy the soup as much as we do!
>
> My sister brought me some okra from her garden and I have frozen corn in
> the freezer. I think I even have enough stewed tomatoes. I may cook
> this tomorrow night.
>
> She also brought me some Swiss chard. I cleaned it, cut it into 1"
> strips, sauteed it in bacon fat and onion. It was wonderful.
>
> Becca
>
>

Oh, I love Swiss chard, too, especially sauteed. I'm not too fond of it
steamed.

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