Sweet Potatoes……two more ways!

During the height of COVID-19, it seemed as though everyone I knew had an abundance of sweet potatoes.  Whether it was a bulk order from Costco or Baldor, the sweet potatoes abounded.  I’m still trying to use up all the sweet potatoes I have.  Part of the problem was that the potatoes were the size … Continue reading

Sweet Potato Pie

Need a change from pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving? Your family and guests would probably revolt, but I do have an interesting addition/replacement.   Sweet potato pie is very similar to pumpkin pie, but with a texture all it’s own. Also, the taste of the sweet potatoes is very apparent and sweeter than pumpkin, but not in … Continue reading

Mom’s Thanksgiving Candied Yams

My mother’s candied yams were the highlight of Thanksgiving for me each year.   I think this was true for most of our family, except my grandparents, who didn’t quite understand this dish. To them something this sweet and gooey was supposed to be dessert, not a side dish. While my grandparents were alive ( they … Continue reading