| Some African and Gullah words became part of the American language, including goober, yam, okra and tote. |
| One thing all types of okra have in common is their gumminess, which is actually a feature of some Creole and Cajun dishes. |
| Roll them into a bun smeared with mayo, brown mustard, chopped onions and a coupla okra pickles. |
| For the vegetarian, there are thatches of frizzled okra, and tender baby eggplants floating in a curry-leaf peanut sauce. |
| You can grow cowpea, amaranths and okra on your terraces with a little effort. |
| Originating in Africa, okra is thought to have been brought to America by slaves, along with that other Southern staple, cowpeas. |
