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 ...

Using the right potato is the secret to a great potato salad and certain varieties are best for baked potatoes. It’s also crucial to choose the right type for the dish when it comes to sweet potatoes.

LIVINGSTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It happens every Thanksgiving. You head to the grocery store to shop for the big day. Of course, you’ll need to buy yams for the family’s favorite casserole. But ...

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 ...

When shopping, heed Jones’ advice: “Avoid any with bruises, wrinkles, discoloration, cracks or cuts that may cause decay, and especially any soft or wet spots. Choose a sweet potato that is ...

In many tropical countries, yams are known as the “king of crops.” Worldwide, they’re the fourth most utilized root and tuber crop—after potatoes, cassavas, and sweet potatoes—and they feed hundreds ...

The study assessed resistance across 46 yam varieties and investigated how physiological and hormonal traits correlate with disease defense. Their findings, based on pathogen inoculation, microscopy, ...

Aren't yams and sweet potatoes the same thing? Nope. Here's everything you need to know about the difference between the two, and why we've been confusing one for the other. Reviewed by Dietitian ...