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As we look forward to the Thanksgiving feast, let’s ponder a little slice of history.

Food historians say that the sweet potato, introduced to Europe in the 16th century, was greatly prized by some European kings and queens. Henry VIII of England thought that the plant, planted in the court gardens by his in-laws, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, was an aphrodisiac.  This, along with the expense, gave the sweet potato an exotic quality.  Henry ate his sweet potatoes in heavily spiced and sugared pies.

In other parts of the world, such as West Africa, the sweet potato quickly became incorporated into local cuisine as it was introduced and made it into the American South in early colonial days, where it became a cornerstone of southern home cooking.

Sweet potato pie is sometimes served with marshmallows, which have historically been used as a whipped cream substitute and decoration for the pie.

Let’s not forget that the sweet potato is a vegetable rich in vitamins A & C, and offers many health benefits, including lowering blood pressure.  So, you can guiltlessly have that second piece of sweet potato pie this Thanksgiving!

This season, Potash Bros. offers sweet potato pie as one of the many items on the holiday dinner and ala carte menus.

Works cited: Foodtimeline.org

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