I used to grow some of my food, not I barely grow any of it. Some of my friends that grow theirs share and fortunately there are some local farmers markets. I'm still eating grocery store food as well though. I do understand about the condition of what we buy and it does make me sad that dirty'ing up the food chain has been allowed.
"If I could grow coffee, bananas, chocolate and lemons, I would very rarely have to go to those places" Wouldn't that be nice ?
I wouldn't touch okra as a child, but as an adult, I love it fried. That is about the only way I will eat it though as the inside texture is unappealing to my tongue when served nearly any other way. Fried though.... I really love it.
I love the idea of your harvesting apron. What a thoughtful gift.
My daughters buy me the best presents!
I love to use just a few sliced okras in any kind of veggie stew. They thicken the sauce nicely, and add just a taste of flavor. They are not slimy if cooked well, and look so pretty.