[Wonder Warthog]

"Tabasco sauce is what people who have lost their sense of taste use to make their tongues feel something. Any cook who relies on Tobasco sauce is an absolute hack."

Malarkey. Tabasco is like any other condiment, it can be (and often is) overused. People have this notion that Creole/Cajun food has to be fiery hot. GOOD Cajun cookery isn't hot, but at most mildly warm.

I prefer Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning to Tabasco, but use both. My wife is half Cajun and an excellent cook...she uses both.

[dennisw]

The Cajuns cook okra wrong. Steam it until tender then toss in a bowl with a little oil and salt. Put lid on the bowl for a minute to let the salt cook in a bit. Then eat. oil can be omitted or use butter instead but some salt is needed. Fresh ground black pepper will enhance it.