From Texas Department of Agriculture:
Sweet potato story:
Sweet potatoes have been around for a long time. Christopher Columbus found this tasty root being cultivated in Central America by the Indians. He took the roots to Spain where they flourished in the warm climate. The sweet potato became a favorite food among royalty and by the 16th century it was widely known throughout western Europe.
The sweet potatoes are on of the most nutritious foods found. Their carbohydrates, protein, vitamina and mineral content makes them a well balanced food. A medium boiled sweet potato contains around 140 calories providing twice the recommended daily allowance for vitamin A. It is also high in vitamin C, fiber, iron ad thiamine.
Store potatoes in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Once they are cooked they can be held in the refrigerator from 5 to 7 days.
Sweet Potato Balls
3 c cooked sweet potatoes 1/4 c butter
3/4 c brown sugar 2 Tbsp milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 c cornflakes,crushed 1/2 tsp grated orange rind
Mash potatoes: add butter, sugar, milk, salt and orange rind. Shape about 1/4 cup of potato around marshmellow. Roll in cornflakes; place on buttered dish. Cover with foil and freeze. Makes about 8. When ready to serve bake until marshmallows ooze out (about 20 minutes) at 350.
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