My dad introduced me to the White Hayman sweet potato. We generally don’t see them here in N.C. because they’re hard to grow. But I found some at the Tajmah Tweeter today and brought three home, baked them and put a patt of butter on them.
Mmm, Mmm good. Even the kids scarfed them up. That’s saying something. Here’s a brief description of the White Hayman from the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Web site:
The Hayman sweet potato, a historic Eastern Shore staple that packs a powerful flavor, fell out of favor with growers because of low yields. Its white, almost greenish flesh and a variable size and shape made the Hayman tough to move in the marketplace, despite what locals swear is an uncommonly good taste. Its soil and climate make the Eastern Shore one of the few places the Hayman thrives.
The season is brief and supplies are limited.
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I’ve never heard of it, but will try to find some to try! Sounds good.
These are truly the best sweet potatoes I’ve ever tasted. Herb’s dad made some for us once when we visited, and I’ve looked for them around here ever since. I couldn’t believe it when Herb came home with them.
But, like the exquisite dragon pears that appeared at the Tweeter one day, they’ll probably vanish just as quickly, never to be seen again.