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 ...

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 ...

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you’re probably thinking about picking up some delicious sweet potatoes, and ...

Still, with over 600 yam varieties, there's plenty of room for variation in texture and flavor. For example, the Japanese mountain yam, often called yamaimo, is slimy and slippery — much more similar ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (CAPE FEAR WEEKEND) - This Friday, we’re heading to Tabor City as the North Carolina Yam Festival kicks off. The town was once known as the yam capital of the world, or should we say ...

Sanuki Udon, located on West 4th Street near New York University, is a fast casual restaurant specializing in making udon ...

It’s a valid point for sure… unless we’re talking about sweet potatoes. Because one by its other name—a yam—is certainly not. If we’re being technically correct, we’re no longer talking about the same ...

Did you know that yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing, though? You’re unlikely to find a true yam at your farmers’ market, grocery store or restaurant. Although the terms “yam ...