Yams

That Thing From That Place: The Yams & Sweet Potato Puree At Red Rooster Harlem

Vinson Cunningham | Posted 04.04.2012

Vinson Cunningham

On a recent trip to Red Rooster, determined to find a mouthful equal to the hype around, well, everything else about the place, I discovered a lowly side dish, strange and subtle, that deserves a mention all its own.

Fork-In-The-Road Vegan Sweet Potato Puree

Katie Workman | Posted 01.22.2012

Katie Workman

If you know you've got a vegan in residence, you must take a moment to make sure there are a few dishes with no verboten ingredients in them.

Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams: Is There A Difference?

Kitchen Daily | Joseph Erdos | Posted 11.17.2011

Before you reach for the candied yams this Thanksgiving, there's something you need to know. They're not actually yams! All this time Americans have b...

Sinead O'Connor Considers Sex With A Yam

www.thefrisky.com | David Moye | Posted 10.26.2011

These days, singer Sinead O’Connor's love life is about as unsuccessful as her recording career. Apparently, she is so hard up that she is now co...

What I Learned From A Yam

Karen Leland | Posted 11.17.2011

Karen Leland

Traditions can adapt and evolve with time, a good thing to remember as we head into a new year. Even the most ordinary of things can surprise us, delight us, and put us on a new path of discovery.

Maybe Obama Wouldn't Notice There's No Eggs or Cream?

Lisa Lacy | Posted 05.25.2011

Lisa Lacy

I recently made my first sweet potato pie for a friend's birthday (and also as a subtle nod to Obama's reported declaration that it is his favorite pie).