Photograph all about Cassava vs Yams
in New Zealand,
Yams,(better known as Oca in most parts of the world) as anyone who has grown them will know, are notoriously weedy! Basically once planted you’ll have them in that part of the garden forever, only the smallest teeny part of the tuber left behind will continue to multiply and regenerate, year after year, after year!
in Pohnpei,
Yams--the most prestigious agricultural product on Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia--are cultivated by every man on the island. Not to be confused with sweet potatoes, true yams are presented to the chiefs at ceremonial feasts and are grown for size (some require 10 men to carry).
by Theorris,
I've always enjoyed eating yams at Thanksgiving. They are God's tuber for our enjoyment. Who would think a root could provide so much joy.
in West Africa,
Yam market in present-day Ghana,
several varieties of indigenous yams
tropical crops that developed between 3000-1000 BC throughout sub-Sahara
by Isiah Nicholas,
Cassava bread baking is a lot of hard work, but the women make it easier by teaming up.
It starts with the going to the farm to harvest the Cassava (which is a ground food) The Cassava is then brought home , where it is being peeled, washed, grated, strained, made to fine powder, which then is ready for baking.
During the process, the women would be singing away to the favorite Garifuna songs, without knowing the work would be all over and the Cassava bread is ready to be eaten with soup, or just like that, with a little honey or milk on the top.
Cassava bread can last for days and it will still be good to eat.
- This painting is done with acrylic on canvas
- Size: 48 x 36
in Filipina ,
During my research I learned that Cassava Cake is one of the most common foods found at potlucks and family gatherings. It was a very simple, but excessively sweet looking recipe, so I made some modifications.
Recipe
in Vietnam,
During the Vietnam war, it was difficult to till the land for rice. The Vietcongs had no recourse but to stick to a simple diet of cassava, ground salted peanuts, and jasmine tea.