Some people use the words yams and sweet potatoes interchangeably. The truth is yams are not sweet potatoes and sweet potatoes are not yams! Even on the outside of canned sweet potatoes it labels them ...

Although often use interchangeably, yams and sweet potatoes are two distinct foods. Learn about their nutrition and health benefits.

Seasonal garden column topics can be tricky. So much tradition. Several years ago, I unintentionally wandered into the sociological mine field of sweet potatoes. After a few years of having my grocery ...

If you thought yams and sweet potatoes were the same thing, think again! While the two root vegetables might appear to be similar (largely in part to grocery stores mislabeling them), the difference ...

You wait all year to dig into your mom’s Thanksgiving yams with mini marshmallows. While they may be delicious, it turns out they aren’t yams at all. Even though the words “sweet potato” and “yam” ...

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ALL RIGHT SO THANKSGIVING QUICKLY APPROACHING RIGHT AND THERE ARE SOME CONFUSION ABOUT A DINNER STAPLE. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A SWEET POTATO AND A YAM. JOINING US TO EXPLAIN, CALIFORNIA SWEET POTATO ...

Ah, it's Thanksgiving time. As someone who loves to cook — actually, as someone who loves to hang out in the kitchen wherever I go — this is a wonderful time of year. On Thanksgiving morning I’m up ...

Everything Thanksgiving: Get all our Thanksgiving recipes, how-to’s and more! Sweet potatoes are a traditional Thanksgiving side dish for many families. Others prefer yams. But what really is the ...

For many families, a holiday feast doesn’t feel complete without the familiar lineup of mashed potatoes and gravy, roast turkey and stuffing. Add in traditional sides like cranberry sauce, green bean ...