✨ New! Sweet Potato Donut Holes


Hi there Reader --

Today, it’s all about sweet potatoes! I’m a big fan, and I’ve shared many sweet potato recipes over the years. Today, I have a new homemade treat for you, plus a video from a festival filled with all kinds of sweet potato foods!

✨New Recipe

Turn one Japanese sweet potato into these easy, bite-sized donuts! They’re simple to make and so delicious that we couldn’t stop eating them!

Japanese Sweet Potato Donut Holes

With just one Japanese sweet potato and a few simple ingredients, you can make these easy, bite-sized Sweet Potato Donut Holes!

Love Japanese sweet potatoes? Explore more sweet potato recipes!

✨New Video

We recently visited a sweet potato festival on a beautiful autumn day. Come along with us to explore the festival, discover different sweet potato treats, and see what we tried!

Japan's Sweet Potato Festival in Yokohama

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