Is a Sweet Potato the Same As a Yam?
Though Americans often call a sweet potato a yam, the two vegetables are not the same. Sweet potatoes are grown in the United States and in many other countries. But a real yam grows only in the tropical regions of Africa, and is almost never seen in America. So the next time you enjoy “candied yams,” you can be sure you’re real
I can find yams. No sweet potatoes. Safeway knows not of your sweet potato casserole. Please, dear Internets, help a girl out. She needs her casserole, and I have no idea what she’s talking about. She has expectations of me, and I don’t want to disappoint. It’s hard enough to be away from home on the holidays, but really and truly, it seems like the sweet potato thing is really important. I have visions of making her day with it. I remain your humble, obedient, faithful and committed servant, Mrs.
