It was a drug produced in Nottingham in the United Kingdom that led us on a journey to South Africa to visit muthi markets, archives, herbariums and nature reserves. We spoke with traders, healers, ...

African yam beans are a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can elevate a number of vegetarian dishes. Not only are ...

It was a drug produced in Nottingham in the United Kingdom that led us on a journey to South Africa to visit muthi markets, archives, herbariums and nature reserves. We spoke with traders, healers, ...

West African dish, is a soft, elastic dough made from puréed and cooked yam, perfect for scooping up delicious stews and ...

IBADAN, Nigeria (Reuters) - Stacks of hairy yams line a market in Ibadan, where traders haggle over quality and price before loading them into cars for the last mile to Nigerian consumers. Nearby, a ...

Yams are a staple food in West Africa, which produces over 90% of the world's yams each year. Yams play a key role in the food security, economic income, and traditional culture for the region. While ...

What's in a name? When it comes to the difference between yams and sweet potatoes, the answer is quite a lot. If you've always thought the two tubers were one and the same, you're hardly alone—what's ...