Did you know that potatoes are among the most environmentally friendly crops? They’re easy to grow and don’t need a lot of fertilizer. Celebrate this sustainable vegetable all month long for National Potato Month!   Potatoes are a starchy vegetable packed with complex carbohydrates, which are our body’s primary energy source. As a member of…

Did you know that potatoes are considered one of the most environmentally friendly crops? They are not only easy to grow, but they also don’t require large amounts of fertilizer to grow. Celebrate this sustainable vegetable all month long for National Potato Month.   Potatoes are a member of the nightshade family and contain a…

You’ve probably been seeing people cook sweet potatoes more often nowadays, however this is not solely based off of their taste, but also because of its high nutrient value. Don’t know much about this tuber? Luckily, February is National Sweet Potato Month, so time todig in and take a look at why this tasty tuber has so…

Did you know that the sweet potato is not in the same family as the white potato or even yams, which they are commonly mistaken for? Sweet potatoes actually belong to the convolvulaceae family or “morning glory family” which also contains a plethora of flowers as well!  No matter what “family” the sweet potato belongs…

How much do you know about sweet potatoes, aside from how delicious it is?   You may not give it much thought except around Thanksgiving. However, they’re actually the perfect vegetable all year long.   February is National Sweet Potato Awareness Month, which makes right now the perfect time to tell you all about the…

We are rooting for sweet potatoes this month! November is National Sweet Potato Awareness Month. You typically see sweet potatoes as a staple on your Thanksgiving table, but I’m sure you eat them year round as well!   Christopher Columbus did what?   History of Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes are native to Central and South…

    The year is just flying by; Thanksgiving is already upon us! Thanksgiving has to be my favorite holiday. I love that the whole family is one place, tables are full of great food, and it’s just getting cold enough to light a fire. What a way to kick off the holiday season.  …