There are a lot of okra haters out there, the unlucky ones who were slimed. It is, apparently, hard to get over. Maybe that's why there are so many Web site discussions -- tips shared between Southern ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Okra gets its slime from a substance called mucilage. Okra is one of those vegetables with a polarizing reputation. Whether you ...

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