GET FRESH: OKRA

Try okra with chopped up olives and cream cheese.

Buy

firm, fuzzy pods about 3 inches long.

Skip

any pods with bruises, soft spots or uneven coloring.

Avoid

cooking in iron or copper cookware (to prevent discoloration and blackening).

Trim

the stems and rinse under cold water just before using.

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