RE: Okra and ground beef with rice and beans.
Have to know are you taking your own photos or getting help? I've done a few food posts recently and taking photos while cooking is a little challenging.
The first time I had Okra was in the South where they fry everything. Was at a pot luck lunch thing with a group that my Wife's Grandma belonged to and there was a table of food. Each person brought a dish or two to share and a couple of the men grilled the meat.
The table of food was basically a sea of brown as most all the side dished were fried. Was an interesting experience.
But I did try Okra for the first time there as I really had no idea what I was grabbing...it really all looked the same. Since then I've had it a few other ways and all are better then fried, but it was a good way to try something new.
I take them myself most of the time. It can be a hassle while cooking. I never had fried okra, only in the way we prepared it today.
You do a great job with it. If you ever have a minute to check out what I have done and give a pointer or two I'd appreciate any guidance. Not begging for an upvote, just sincerely I'm looking to improve and grow my blogging skills so just a comment with your thoughts would be great.
If you like friend stuff it's worth trying once. The ones had were deep fried and really not something I would consider cooking myself. But have considered trying to make them pan fried with less breading. Think the flavor of the okra would come through better.