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They carry the Stokes Purple Sweet Potato. The pretty purple color is one secret of the popularity of. A cross between Naruto-kintoki and murasaki-imo, Purple Sweet Road combines the taste of Kintoki and the nutritional value ofmurasaki-imo. If I am looking for them I always go to Whole Foods and they rarely let me down. Called Purple Sweet Road, this particular murasaki-imo (meaning purple potato in Japanese) is a new breed of potato registered in 2006. The flavors are inspired by a dish of sweet potato fries I enjoyed at Pacific Catch with my sister and niece over the holidays. Purple sweet potatoes are growing in popularity as well. While regular sweet potato fries tend to be soggy and limp, these cook up a bit more sturdy – still not as crisp as regular potatoes, but easier to dip than their jewel-toned counterparts. They're a bit more dense and less fibrous than orange sweet potatoes, but with the same earthy deliciousness.
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Japanese sweet potatoes have burgundy skin that gives way to ivory flesh. Though now that we're not quite so bojon, splurging on some vegetable matter seemed like a good idea.īack home and still in french fry mode thanks to Liz, I baked up a batch of these sweet potato oven fries. Beer and fries are the ideal post-exertion treat because: salt, fat, booze, and creamy potatoes. We called it a Bojon day.Īfter our epic hike last weekend, we staggered into Mill Valley Beer Works and ordered just that (plus a few tasty small plates including beet soup with crème fraiche and cacao nibs, radicchio slaw with orange yogurt dressing, and the gooiest ball of burrata slathered on grilled bread with fennel and persimmon). Then we'd find the closest brew pub and wash down an order of fries (preferably garlic) with a couple of cold ones.

We'd explore a new-to-us trail in Marin or the East Bay, or walk on the beach, or hop on Muni in the hopes of exploring a different San Francisco neighborhood (assuming the bus didn't break down). Jay and I have a little post-hike ritual that we invented back when we were both bojon (=no job, backwards) and had all the time in the world (though not much of the moneys). I'm planning to take a lot of hikes in the next four years. Strolling through the woods next to a babbling brook was the exact opposite of scrolling my Facebook feed reading the rantings of babbling trolls. 8 small japanese sweet potatoes (4 to 5 pounds total) or 8 small garnet sweet potatoes (4 to 5 pounds total) 4 cup unsalted butter, well softened 1 12. The tall trees, quiet earth, sunshine, and occasional waterfalls were the perfect antidote to the current misery of the world.

Gurney's trademarks are registered trademarks of Gardens Alive! This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Google Privacy Policy and Terms apply.White sweet potatoes seasoned with sesame, nori, togarashi, and scallions make an addictive and easy-peasy snack.Īfter a busy few months, Jay and I were elated to escape the confines of the city last weekend to take a couple of long hikes in the woods. Please provide a street address as some products are unableĬopyright © 2022 Gardens Alive!, d/b/a Gurney's Seed and Nursery Co. Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside Large orders or large items may be shipped to you In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your
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