Bowl of Raw Okra

What are these lovely fresh vegetables? Hey, it's okra, the polarizing vegetable : ) Surprisingly beautiful!

Some folks can't deal with the slime, but I am not afraid. On store for tonight? Chicken and okra jambalaya. I'll be essentially following this recipe from Food.com - http://www.food.com/recipe/chicken-and-sausage-jambalaya-with-okra-86810

Gumbo yaya, everyone!!