For some people, "yam" and "sweet potato" are interchangeable terms. These tubers share a few similarities, but they aren't even the same species of plant: yams are from the lily family, and sweet ...

Grilled yam skewers are an excellent way to enjoy elephant foot yam in a smoky, charred avatar. The yams are cut into cubes, ...

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Africa’s cuisines are built around incredible starch staples like fufu, ugali, injera, couscous, rice, plantains, and yams. In this video, we explain the most common African starches, where they come ...

Increasing the yield of important crops such as yam is crucial to ensure food security and livelihood. However, unpredictable rainfall and higher temperatures have contributed to reduced yam harvests.

It’s time to set the record straight on these two often mixed-up veggies. Yams and sweet potatoes are two very different plants. Yams are more closely related to lilies, while sweet potatoes are more ...