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    Home » This and That » Veggie Results: Most Hated, Feared and Loved.

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: May 18, 2022 · published: Apr 13, 2009 · About 1 minute to read this article. 13 Comments

    Veggie Results: Most Hated, Feared and Loved.


    Here’s the official results for my ongoing Most Feared, Hated and Loved Veggie Survey:

    Most FEARED: Okra
    Runners Up: Fennel, Artichoke

    Most LOVED: Mushrooms
    Runners Up: Asparagus, Spinach

    Click ahead for MOST HATED VEGGIE…

    And the most hated veggies, according to the 200+ survey participants are…..

    Most HATED: Iceberg Lettuce
    Runners Up: Brussel Sprouts, Kale

    But what about those cool crunchy iceberg lettuce salads?
    And a nice firm bitter tender brussel sprouts?
    And a tender garlic or citrus flavored bowl of kale?

    …well I do have my eggplant issues. We all have veggie issues.

    As promised, more recipes featuring these veggies to come.

    …what to do with OKRA???

    Any ideas?

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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    1. annie says

      April 15, 2009 at 3:03 pm

      I love okra any way you can make it! Lightly coated in cornmeal and fried; pickled; stuffed with masala and browned; in a spicy Mauritian tomato sauce…Mmmm my FAVORITE vegetable!

      Reply
    2. EJ says

      April 15, 2009 at 2:38 pm

      If you don’t want to fry okra, make fritters with it (like you would with zucchini, for example). My South Georgia grandmother makes heavenly ones. Start with small, fresh okra pods, slim them thin, and aim for more okra than breading in the finished product. mmm!

      Reply
    3. c,samantha says

      April 15, 2009 at 4:17 am

      Okra? It is one of the most loved vegetables in India. Each region of the country prepares this delectable vegetable in a delicious way.Don’t like any veggie, try cooking it the Indian way 🙂

      Reply
    4. Alta says

      April 14, 2009 at 8:09 pm

      What to do with okra – if it is fresh and smaller pods, a very quick saute is very nice! A little olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of crushed red pepper is all you need! Don’t cook them more than 4-5 minutes, you want crisp-tender. Or I personally love pickled okra, which is also a treat!
      And I heard the House comment about kale too – Kale gets such a bad rap, and it’s tasty!

      Reply
    5. Kathy says

      April 14, 2009 at 4:36 pm

      Adrienne,

      I love veggie jokes on mainstream TV. Thanks for sharing..I missed that one!

      …but I do agree. Kale is yum.

      Kathy

      Reply
    6. Adrienne says

      April 14, 2009 at 4:18 pm

      Did anyone else catch the kale joke on House last night? “so bland it doesn’t even taste like kale.” I disagree MOST heartily. Kale is in my top 5 for sure!

      Reply
    7. Kathy says

      April 14, 2009 at 3:43 pm

      Anonymous:
      Re: kale is a runner up…

      I agree! Kale was my first more exotic than lettuce green veggie that I fell in love with as a kid in California. I would request it every night! With a dash of apple cider vinegar, olive oil and garlic. Yum.

      Kathy

      Reply
    8. Natalie says

      April 14, 2009 at 2:37 pm

      As a Texan okra is to be used for one thing only: FRIED OKRA.

      Reply
    9. Anonymous says

      April 14, 2009 at 1:57 pm

      kale is a runner up? no way. kale was the second green leafy veg that didn’t make we want to gag (first being spinach)

      Reply
    10. Katie says

      April 14, 2009 at 11:56 am

      I LOVE okra!! I usually stew it with tomatoes, roast it, or boil it (occasionally I want a little bit of sliminess in my life!). The key with okra is choosing the small pods – the big ones are woody.

      Reply
    11. Atsuko says

      April 14, 2009 at 7:58 am

      I LOVEEEE okra! WHy is it the most feared? I guess it does look a little scary…

      I am so excited to try your recipes Kathy! 🙂 I just stalked you on facebook. It seems you are doing wonderful and you look beautiful as before. I hope I get to see you sometime in the future! 🙂

      Reply
    12. ctaco84 says

      April 14, 2009 at 2:01 am

      Okra Gumbo!
      http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Okra-Gumbo/Detail.aspx

      Reply
    13. Kristie says

      April 14, 2009 at 1:26 am

      Okra is delicious if it’s fried. I guess that defeats the whole purpose! 🙂

      Reply

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