We’re often asked about the best ways to use, store and revive our produce over the course of the season. Outside of donating, freezing is obviously one of the best ways to get more from every delivery. But before you toss it all in a tupperware and stuff to the back of the drawer, take a moment to review the preferred techniques.

Easy on the palate, big on versatility and now featuring right inside your CSA box. Reputationally, okra leaves a very specific taste in the mouth: what some (Northerners) call “slimy” other (Southerners) call “delicious.” It’s a staple in this part of the country, with deep roots in barbecue, Caribbean, African and Latin American cuisine