This tuber (a plant that mainly grows under the ground) has been a staple part of Filipino desserts for hundreds of years. It ...

Knobbly and brown, with little, wispy, hair-like roots shooting off at random, yams aren't the stateliest of foods. But if ...

This vegetable category is diverse and includes specimens like potatoes, taro, and yams. Tubers, which are essentially thick underground stems of above-ground plants, feature a network of hair-like ...

If you are buying yams from a specialist African or Caribbean shop, ask them how to prepare the yams you are buying. They will have advice on whether the yam must be peeled before cooking and how ...

Yet, given the wide distribution and significance of bamboo to China, it is surprising that so much about the plant remains unknown. This year, the South China Botanical Gardens, of the Chinese ...

From Nigeria to Senegal and everywhere in between, West Africa is home to a rich culinary culture that transcends national ...

Plant cells have several structures not found in other eukaryotes. In particular, organelles called chloroplasts allow plants to capture the energy of the Sun in energy-rich molecules; cell walls ...

This curry-spiced yam soup is enhanced with a quick sweet-and-sour apple chutney. Make a meal of the soup by serving it with warm wedges of naan or pita.

Dhanteras is dedicated to both Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari. According to Hindu mythology, Kuber, the deity of wealth and ...

When blooms start to appear on your plants, it means it’s almost time to harvest your sweet potatoes. “About one month after ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Candied Yam, a southern food hotspot that opened their second location on Division Avenue this summer, was vandalized overnight. The restaurant posted to Facebook that ...

National Film Development Corporation India’s Film Bazaar has unveiled an ambitious slate for its 18th edition co-production ...