Danny and Kim remark, however, that consumers on the other side of the pond still have a lot to learn. Should you store sweet potatoes in the refrigerator? Never, Danny emphasises. ‘If you do, they’ll taste bitter. And don’t add too much sugar either. Our sweet potatoes are already sweet enough all on their own. By the way, what most of you still don’t know is that you can include sweet potatoes in savoury dishes. Try baking them in the oven with a little onion or a second root vegetable. A little salt and pepper and, hey presto! You have a lovely meal!’
Yexi chuckles. Not only does Danny grow sweet potatoes with a passion, but he also cooks them with passion. But he’s right, Yexi has to admit. And there he was, thinking that a sweet potato could only be eaten for dessert…