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PROMOTION TO MARKET | TO MARKET Astarchytuber,sweetpotatoesaredistantlyrelatedtothecommonpotatoandyam,andarenativetoSouthAmerica. By ShivanaMaharaj Sweet Potato The Lola RECIPE ■ DID YOU KNOW? morning glory ower? and A. e genus Ipomoea, a term which includes the sweet potato, also includes the beautiful Ingredients 1½ oz.freshly squeezed pomegranate juice* or POM Wonderful® 100% Pomegranate Juice To prepare 1 oz. vodka 1 tsp. St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur 2 oz. Champagne ■ NUTRITION: Rich in complex carbohydrates, ber, beta carotene (hence the orange colour), Vitamin C ■PRODUCTION: e largest exporter of sweet potato is China, which produces approximately 100,000,000 tonnes- half of which is used for feed for livestock. ■GLOBAL USES : Popular in the cuisine of : North America, Asia, Polynesia, and Africa. ■CULINARY PREPA TIONS: e leaves of the sweet potato are used in Taiwanese cuisine, as a side dish, prepared with garlic and oil. Inginyo (dried, crushed sweet potato roots) are a staple for people living ing North Eastern Uganda Koreans use the starch of the sweet potato to produce cellophane noodles, or dangmyeon. is "sweet" food, is an important food for diabetics. Studies have shown that sweet potatoes stabilize blood sugar levels, and lower insulin on resistance. Stir all the ingredients over ice to chill, and strain into a pre-chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a foodgrade rose petal or other edible flower if roses are not available. * This cocktail can be made with freshly squeezed juice from a large POM Wonderful Pomegranate or by using POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice. To juice the pomegranate, cut it in half (as you would a grapefruit) and juice using a citrus reamer or a juicer. Pour the mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer or sieve. One large POM Wonderful Pomegranate will produce about 1/2 cup of juice. SWEET POTATO BLINIS WITH SMOKED SALMON, SOUR CREAM, CAVIAR AND CHIVES TOP WITH: PC Oven Smoked Atlantic Salmon For the sweet-potato blinis: 1 1/4 cups whole-wheat flour ½ cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus additional for brushing griddle 1 small pinch ground nutmeg 1 small sweet potato, peeled, and grated (about 1/2 cups) Method: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and oil. 2.Mix together dry ingredients in a bowl, add wet mixture and whisk until smooth. Stir nutmeg until just combined. Fold in the sweet potato. If the batter seems too thick, add more buttermilk until it reaches the desired consistency (it should be thick but still pourable). 3. Place a large, greased griddle or pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, spoon ‘quarter size’ portions of the batter onto the hot griddle and cook until the surface of the pancake is covered with bubbles, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook the other side until golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. 4. Top with salmon, sour cream and caviar. 14 | WINTER 2008/09 | citystyleandliving.com K&S MEDIA, PRESIDENTS CHOICE http://www.citystyleandliving.com

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