We can all agree that potatoes are a pantry staple. Like other produce, they come in all different shapes, flavors and colors. But one variety deserves some extra praise: purple sweet potatoes ...

The sweet potatoes sold in most U.S. grocery stores have thin, smooth, reddish-brown skin, but there are some types that have dark red, tan or even purple skin. Do yam and sweet potatoes look ...

Sweet potatoes have long been a staple in traditional diets across the world — from Indian kitchens to American holiday ...

Upon first glance, the purple-hued ube and purple sweet potato may seem to be the same veggie, but what are the actual differences between these two?

LIVINGSTON, Calif. — It happens every Thanksgiving. You head to the grocery store to shop for the big day. Of course, you’ll need to buy yams for the family’s favorite ...

Most potatoes in Northeast Florida grow in the winter and spring, but purple sweet potatoes tend to grow in the summer. That's good news for area farmers looking for an alternative crop.

Sweet potatoes are grown in states such as North Carolina and California, but yams are mostly grown commercially in Africa and are typically only found in specialty stores in the U.S. Try these ...