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2777. ronski - 3/21/2005 7:11:44 PM Two sides of fried okra are even better, served with anything, or by themselves alone. 2778. PelleNilsson - 3/21/2005 7:22:06 PM What is okra? 2779. ronski - 3/21/2005 7:52:47 PM Okra is a plant originally from Africa and grown widely in the southern U.S. The seed pods, when still green, are eaten either stewed, usually with tomatoes, or breaded and deep fried. 2780. thoughtful - 3/21/2005 7:55:51 PM Okra:
2781. robertjayb - 3/21/2005 8:07:48 PM It is an essential ingredient of gumbo. Speaking of which, we just had second-day gumbo for lunch.
Yum. Burrrp...
2782. PelleNilsson - 3/21/2005 10:00:23 PM Completely unknown over here, except, possibly, among African immigrants. 2783. ronski - 3/21/2005 10:07:27 PM Swallowtail butterfly on okra flower:
 2784. Ronski - 3/24/2005 4:51:19 AM Snowin' again, tonight:
 2785. thoughtful - 3/24/2005 2:28:28 PM I went for a walk in the snow this am. will post pics if i get a chance later. I would say it was lovely, except it's MARCH!!! It's SPRING. We are supposed to be showered with pollen not snow!!! Enough already.
The weatherman this am said we have had double normal snowfalls in each of the last 3 winters in our area.
Enough already! 2786. Jenerator - 3/24/2005 2:57:30 PM It's been awhile, but I remember reading that the slaves brought over okra in the early 19th century and it has been a fairly staple crop in some portions of the south ever since. My husband loves it. I had never had in until I moved to Texas. 2787. sakonige - 3/25/2005 5:54:45 AM judge pseudo's food 2788. thoughtful - 3/25/2005 1:45:17 PM Spring snows can be very special because the snow is so heavy, the flakes so dense. It is also short-lived. For those of us ready for spring, that's a good thing!
These shots were taken yesterday during my a.m. walk.
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2792. alistairconnor - 3/25/2005 1:51:49 PM Ooh very pretty.
I'm hoping we'll skip the spring snow this year. We had more than our share in late winter. But we're not in the clear till mid April. 2793. alistairconnor - 3/25/2005 1:53:29 PM Though given a choice I prefer a spring snow to a heavy frost, which messes up the garden and fruit trees.
I've planted some onions, also some rose bushes. Haven't done any gardening at all for a couple of years. 2794. thoughtful - 3/25/2005 2:03:14 PM This one has possibilities for an xmas card
 2795. thoughtful - 3/25/2005 2:05:02 PM and for some reason, this one, taken through the dining room window came out with this fabulous blue cast.
 2796. thoughtful - 3/25/2005 2:05:58 PM and one darling little snow-enhanced tree
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