Fried okra is one of my very favourite culinary delights from the South (grits - not so much). Last week when I was making fried (oven baked) okra, I noticed how pretty the cut okra was and so I left some pieces out to play with...
Ssweet tags for pretty packages...
And in case you're curious about fried okra, here is a recipe by Erin at My Cooking Spot. She is from Texas, so you know it will be good...
To feel a little healthy, I usually put my okra in the oven at 425 for about 15 - 20 minutes. Turn it often and watch it closely - burnt okra is not so tasty!
There are so many English foods that are comforting to me, and now Southern ones too. What are your favorite regional foods?