Real Vermont Cooking

Makes 2 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 or 2 sweet potatoes, enough for 2 servings; peel and cut in large chunks 1 tablespoon soda warm water to cover 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup water a pinch of salt a slice lemon, cut in small pieces 1/4 cup shredded coconut 1 teaspoon butter Directions: Peel potatoes and cut in diagonal chunks. Sprinkle soda over them and pour warm water to cover. Let soak in solution 5 minutes. Drain in a colander. In a saucepan combine water, sugar, salt, yams, and lemon. Boil, cover. Cook over medium heat 10 minutes, turn over the yams and cook uncovered 10 minutes longer. Add coconut and butter.