Pan Ohco wrote:
> On Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:40:05 -0500, "Nancy Young" >
> wrote:
>
>> What's the deal with okra, that's a must have in gumbo?
>> The recipe I have chosen calls for a pound of it. Hmmm.
>>
>> nancy
>>
> I just finish up the last of the Gumbo that I made last week.
> I never use okra, it taste nasty and is a slimy mess. Use file powder
> instead.

I'm making Gumbo for the hubby and he loves the taste and slime of okra.
The okra is already purchased and in the freezer waiting for Saturday.

kili