hello! we’re olives & okra

Four generations

I started Olives & Okra in 2011 to share old and new family recipes. I added crochet and crafts and then, eventually, gardening tips. In 2020, I took a hiatus from blogging to help care for my aging parents.

Today, my daughter, Amanda, and granddaughter, Simone, will continue Olives & Okra as a lifestyle blog. We’ll write about family recipes, life topics, crafts and DIY projects, beauty and fashion, and well-being.

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Join us! You’ll find plenty of topics of interest to you.

sherry

Hello - Meet Olives & Okra

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get to know us

get to know us

These are a few of our favorite things…

  1. We love making family recipes, creating new ones, trying new cuisines, dining out, and talking about all things food.
  2. We think of ourselves as do-it-yourselfers. We love to craft, repurpose furniture and other items, sew, and crochet.
  3. Pets, family, travel, parenting, grandparenting, and holidays are a few of our favorite things.
  4. We focus on self-care, wellness, fitness, and overall mental and physical health.
  5. We love Central Florida and all it offers – theme parks, nature preserves, festivals, cruises, farms, ranches, and arts and entertainment. The great weather is a plus, too!
  6. We love to garden, too, and watch plants and herbs grow. It’s not without its challenges in our hot and humid weather.
  7. We love coffee.