Yams are a beloved and versatile staple food in Africa, and they are packed with flavor and nutrition. This article highlights five mouthwatering yam-based dishes that reflect the vibrant culinary ...

Yam Deep, a ritual of lamp lighting in name of ancestors, serves as a way to pay homage to departed loved ones. The tradition of lighting Yam Deep is rooted in mythological beliefs. As Diwali ...

But when you get over there, you see that the sign says "yams." But right next to those are the sweet potatoes, and they look very similar. So which one should you buy? We talked to some root ...

Dhanteras is also known as ‘Small Diwali,’ is observed on the thirteenth day of Kartik month’s dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) to honour Yamaraj, the god of death. This day is marked by lighting lamps ...

Town manager Josh Ward encourages everyone to come check it out. “Of course we’ll have a decoration contest, the yam contest for sweet potato crop every year, the parade, vendors along the ...

Ube purple yam (Dioscorea alata L) is a healthy root vegetable from Southeast Asia. This tuber (a plant that mainly grows under the ground) has been a staple part of Filipino desserts for hundreds of ...

If you thought yams and sweet potatoes were the same thing, think again! While the two root vegetables might appear to be similar (largely in part to grocery stores mislabeling them), the ...

Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content.