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Saffron, made from the dried stamens of cultivated crocus flowers, is the most expensive cooking spice.

Okra Recipe: Marie's Spicy Okra Poppers

Marie's Spicy Okra Poppers
3 big handfuls of fresh Okra
6-8 jalapeno peppers
2 Tbs coconut oil, enough to coat the pan

Wash & thoroughly dry okra
Thinly slice okra & peppers into rings.
You can de-seed peppers if you want less heat.
Heat coconut oil in cast iron skillet on medium high heat.
Place rings in single layer, cut side down.
When browned, carefully turn over each ring.
Chopsticks or small tongs are great for this.
Cook until brown & crispy.
Cool & drain on a paper towel. Sprinkle with chunky sea salt.

Okra recipe: Bindi Masala

Wiki Wiki Bindi Masala
Ingredients:
Arora Creations Organic Bhindi Masala spice blend
I lb fresh Okra, halved lengthwise
1/2 C coconut or vegetable oil
1 small onion, sliced
optional diced tomatoes and fresh cilantro to garnish

Wash and dry okra. Trim edges and slice in half lengthwise.
Heat oil over medium heat for 1 minute.
Add Orka and cook for 5 minutes, while stirring.
Add Arora Creations Bhindi Masala Blend, lower heat & cook for 6 more minutes.
Remover Okra from the pan, leaving spiced oil.
Add onions & saute over medium heat for 3 minutes.
Return the okra to the pan and stir in with onion mixture, cooking for 1 more minute.
Remove from heat, garnish with optional tomato & cilantro.

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Per capita, the Irish eat more chocolate than Americans, Swedes, Danes, French, and Italians.

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The mango is native to India from where it spread all over the world and is the most cultivated fruit of the tropical world.

Mana Foods in Glow magazine

Our produce manager, Ryan Earehart, is featured in the August 2011 issue of GLOW, a Japanese magazine. I wish I could read Japanese, anyone want to translate?