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Okra finally gets some respect

Chris Smith is a UK native and author whose fascination with okra began when he first encountered it at a greasy spoon diner in Georgia. He’s now an expert on okra has written a book about the many uses of this slimy seed pod “ The Whole Okra .”

By Evan Kleiman • Aug 9, 2019 • 1 min read

Chris Smith is a UK native and author whose fascination with okra began when he first encountered it at a greasy spoon diner in Georgia. He’s now an expert on okra has written a book about the many uses of this slimy seed pod “The Whole Okra.”

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Okra finally gets some respect

Chris Smith is a UK native and author whose fascination with okra began when he first encountered it at a greasy spoon diner in Georgia. He’s now an expert on okra has written a book about the many uses of this slimy seed pod “ The Whole Okra .”

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Okra finally gets some respect

Chris Smith is a UK native and author whose fascination with okra began when he first encountered it at a greasy spoon diner in Georgia. He’s now an expert on okra has written a book about the many uses of this slimy seed pod “ The Whole Okra .”

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