This Week's Food News: Aug. 19, 2009

Food Section Sampler — Aug. 19, 2009

August 19, 2009

by POPSUGAR Food 5

When prepared right, okra can taste reminiscent of asparagus and eggplant, with none of the slime. — San Francisco Chronicle
The hottest table in town, Restaurant City, is a virtual eatery that can only be accessed through Facebook. — Los Angeles Times
Pay attention to the story behind cheap food prices. — Washington Post
Dates are in serious demand during the Islamic month of Ramadan. — Boston Globe
To taste some of the world's most exquisite fruit, you'll have to fly to Asia. — Wall Street Journal
With Portuguese delights, the secret is in the piri-piri pepper sauce. — Chicago Tribune
If you're missing out on this season's tomatoes, make a BLT with plums instead. — New York Times

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5 Comments

eshellmoyer 3 years 38 weeks

I love okrah, especially pan fried. I don't know why anyone would want it to taste like eggplant. Eggplant tastes like nothing to me.

Advah 3 years 39 weeks

Thanks for the okra link! I really want to like it, but the only time I tried to prepare it it turned out so slimey it made me gag. :( Also, I really want to grow plants/herbs in my flat this winter - thanks for the info Grlykool! I have to start looking into that stuff.

Advah 3 years 39 weeks

Thanks for the okra link! I really want to like it, but the only time I tried to prepare it it turned out so slimey it made me gag. :(Also, I really want to grow plants/herbs in my flat this winter - thanks for the info Grlykool! I have to start looking into that stuff.