Comments on: Okra, Corn and Tomato Sauté

By: dolphing

dolphing — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:58:41 +0000

Your photo and food are excellent, I need to learn more from you ^^

By: Nilmandra

Nilmandra — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:06:33 +0000

That looks really fresh and delicious. I got to try this, thanks!

By: Jennie

Jennie — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:24:53 +0000

I relate with the growing up hating pulling weeds and watering the garden. And I’ve got plenty of fun recipes for okra, if you’re ever in need of inspiration again.

BUT, what I really want to know is…. did Hungry Bear like cooking/eating okra??! :)

By: Jude

Jude — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:09:18 +0000

Very cool story.. Thanks for sharing a bit of your childhood.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 22:09:26 +0000

Chuck, I found your blog yesterday and since then I have been filling myself up on your food, virtually of course :) Today, I made the Vietnamese Roast Chicken with the green onion dirty rice, those recipes are definitely going to be a permanent feature in my cooking. I absolutely it all.

Okra… I love it. Each week when I go to the market I buy okra, I am never without it. If I can put my hands on some fresh corn this week, I’ll definitely make the dish you’ve posted here.

I use okra in many ways, it is a regular ingredient in much of our cooking here in the Caribbean. The most common ways are sauteed like you did with lots of onions and tomatoes and the other popular way is to simply steam it. Perhaps, if you have the time you can check out my post on okra I did last year.

So happy to discover your place, and I’ve added it to my feeds and blog roll.

By: Jen Yu

Jen Yu — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:24:37 +0000

Oh man… I *loved* the garden plot that my parents had when I was a kid! I really enjoy weeding too :) Maybe that’s the OCD part of me. But you know, I really feel for you on the jerk kids who made fun of you. I got made fun of from time to time, until I learned to fight back both verbally and physically (hey, I was a tough little girl!) There are so many things that I embrace today that I was ashamed of as a kid. What I would give to go back in time and have a sit down chat with my bratty self. What I would give to go back in time and visit all of my friends who went through similar crap and protect them, tell them it’s going to be fine, tell them they’re gonna grow up to be awesome. I love okra (never had it until I was an adult – can you believe it?! a southerner!?!). That okra photo is *gorgeous*. You’re awesome, man. xxoo

By: Regina

Regina — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 04:14:06 +0000

I can totally commiserate with you about the pains of growing up Asian in a non-Asian suburban neighborhood… and then, on this side of the tween/teenage years, coming to appreciate many of the things that made our family stand out.

Glad you regained your appreciation for okra, and for garden-fresh vegetables. :)

By: Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)

Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:11:54 +0000

I always wished my parents would have a garden when we lived in a tiny apartment in New York City when I was a kid. They had no interest, but on my way to school we would walk past community gardens and little front yard tomato plants, and I was so jealous. I’m no fan of okra — but your photos are seductive!

By: Lan

Lan — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:55:03 +0000

my grandparents had a mint garden and i was in charge of watering it every evening. i HATED it. but i should’ve paid attention because what i wouldn’t do for some fresh mint at a drop of a hat now!

your dish looks wonderful. i’ve only ever had okra fried southern style or in canh chua.

By: Jaden, SteamyKitchen

Jaden, SteamyKitchen — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 12:39:40 +0000

I totally totally relate!!!! We had a massive garden and grew EVERYTHING even corn. I hated weeding…