COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING DINNER | DAY 20 OF 26

🍠 Candied Yams

Sweet, sticky, and perfectly spiced — candied yams are pure Southern comfort. Each bite melts into buttery, caramelized goodness that tastes like a hug from Grandma. It’s one of those dishes that reminds you dessert doesn’t have to wait until the end.

Fun Fact: The name “yam” is actually a bit of a mix-up! Most “yams” sold in the U.S. are really sweet potatoes — the confusion started decades ago as a marketing term. Real yams come from Africa and have white flesh, but the sweet, orange ones we love earned the nickname and never gave it back.

Tradition Spotlight: In many Southern homes, candied yams are a must-have at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whether topped with marshmallows, pecans, or nothing at all, they bring a little sunshine to every holiday table.

📖 “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.” — Psalm 34:8

💭 “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” — Anonymous

Now tell me —
🍯 Are you team marshmallow topping or team classic syrupy glaze?
🍠 And whose sweet potato dish could you never live without on Thanksgiving?

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