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Originally Posted by GtrsRGr8
No, they're not authentic Pilgrim food (sweet potatoes came to the Americas via Africa), but we don't have to concern ourselves with that--remember: this will be _Christmas_ dinner, and not Thanksgiving dinner.  |
Gtrs, not to quibble, but...
Sweet potatoes are native to Central and South America. It is the yam which is native to Africa.
(I went to Wikipedia to make sure! This is a tough crowd here, isn't it?)