J. Glebocki Farms

Did You Know?  Sweet potatoes and yams are different vegetables. Sweet potatoes are native to South America but yams are native to Africa.

Flavor: Sweet potatoes have a moist and less starchy flesh than yams.

How to Enjoy:

• When baking, don’t peel the skin – it’s rich in fiber.
• Sweet potatoes are great for homemade pies.
• Add to a casserole, soup, or stew to enhance flavors. 

Preparation Tips:

• Scrub your sweet potatoes well before cooking them.
• Keep peeled and sliced sweet potatoes in a bowl of water to prevent them from drying out if you are not using them right away.

Storage: Store loose in a cool, dark place. They will keep up to three weeks.

Nutrition: High in beta carotene (which the body converts to vitamin A).

Sources: Just Food, Local Produce Link (United Way / Just Food), specialtyproduce.com, recipetips.com

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Sweet Potato Pie       

        2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked (peeled)

        1 cup sugar

        1 cup milk

        3 eggs

        1 (8 ounce) packages
           reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

        1 teaspoon vanilla

        1 teaspoon cinnamon

        1 teaspoon nutmeg

Combine all ingredients in blender; blend well.

Pour into greased (I use olive oil cooking spray) pie pan.

Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Recipe & Photo Source: food.com