Judy - There is nothing in the world better than okra and tomatoes. (well, maybe one thing, but we won't go into that right now) just cut up two pieces of bacon and saute' it with onions, then add cut up okra about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick and saute' some more, then add a can of diced tomatoes Goes great with cornbread. We southern Texans can eat it until November and when it is on sale, i buy pounds and pounds of it and cut it up and freeze it for later use. If you want to, you can come to Houston and visit, and I'll "fix you up". Jo Ann from Houston