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Spotlight on the
Norfolk County Sweet Potato
Cover photo: The Blue Elephant’s, Sweet Potato Bread Pudding
When we asked our local chefs about their favorite Norfolk County food,
the sweet potato seemed to rise above the rest. Because it can be used for savoury or
sweet dishes and has so many different end uses and flavours, the sweet potato has
grown in popularity – becoming more of a mainstream food. Norfolk County is
Canada’s leading grower of sweet potatoes.
“My favorite Norfolk product would definitely be the sweet potato. I like
creating recipes with the sweet potato because of its versatility. You can fry it, cook it,
mash it, stew it, bake it and even “soup” it! The sweet potato can be used as a
savoury or a sweet, adding great colour to any plate as well as interesting texture.
Also many different Norfolk County products can be combined with our Great Nor-
folk Sweet Potato to produce an interesting combo of flavours! I have two favourite
Sweet Potato recipes - as a savoury our Roasted Norfolk Sweet Potato Apple Soup
(which can be found in a past edition). The second and probably our most famous
local dessert would be the Sweet Potato Bread Pudding, which is featured on page 44
this edition.” –
Chef Heather Pond-Manorome, Blue Elephant Restaurant & Brew Pub.
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1-800-699-9038 www.norfolkfarms.com