Sunday, June 19, 2011

and that leads me to my next post...MASHED SWEET POTATOES!

I do a lot of mashed sweet potatoes and mashed yams.

Here is how I do it. 

Today I took two HUGE sweet potatoes, peeled them cut them into pieces the size of ice cubes (don't act like you don't know what I mean... the square ones you make at home in the plastic containers) and toss them in boiling water for about 20-30 minutes or until they are soft.  I mash them up and then add agave, cinnamon and/or nutmeg.  Stirring and adding until it's delish.  I have also used organic mapple syrup in place of agave. 

Usually I do this as a side or as a dessert.  I often make it in bulk and have it in the fridge.  I usually scoop some into a small leak proof bowl to toss in the cooler while we are on the go. 

 Lincoln and Nolan both love them with agave.  Seems like a no brainer to me now but I honestly had no idea how to cook a yam or a sweet potato.  I probably couldn't find one in the store if my life depended on it.  (though I can tell you where the oreos are and can probably find them with my eyes closed.)  OHHH and just a tip... when choosing them I usually go for ones that look easy to peel.  It's faster and easier.

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