Did you know there are hundreds of varieties of sweet potatoes? This unique starchy vegetable is a common staple at most Thanksgiving tables, but sweet potatoes should be celebrated year-round for their delicious and hearty taste.   The month of November is Sweet Potato Awareness Month! As the holiday season approaches, it’s a great time…

Did you know that sweet potatoes and yams are two different vegetables? Although some people use these vegetables interchangeably, they are botanically quite different! Celebrate this root vegetable all November long for Sweet Potato Awareness Month.   Sweet potatoes are a delectably sweet, starchy vegetable that can be found in white, orange, and purple varieties….

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…

Excite your taste buds with this dish! It’s sweet, yet still nutritious with dietary fiber and nutrients from the apples and sweet potatoes. Have your children help you make these, and have fun while doing so.