I was at my friend John’s housewarming party in Brooklyn today.  He had the grill all fired up and the food was delicious.  There was one food item that caught my attention.  It was the purple yam, also known as the Okinawa Sweet Potato.  I was pretty sure it was of the Japanese variety because he [...]

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The sweet potato, or the yam as some call it, is often overlooked until the Thanksgiving season. If you’re looking to snack smart, try making baked sweet potato wedges. This vegetable is packed with vitamins and is a great alternative to eating potatoes as it ranks on the lower spectrum of [...]