Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato Pockets, 2005 (Wall hanging made from repurposed wool coat)
"Think Potato" Show at Las Vegas Contemporary Art Collective

Last night I made sweet potato wedges in the oven. Recipes for sweet potato fries are all over the internet, but this one is really easy, flexible, and healthy. A couple of weeks ago when we were eating dinner Audrey said, "Vegetables make you strong but potatoes make you happy." Wise girl. Technically, sweet potatoes aren't potatoes at all, but I think that lesson can wait until she is older.

Sweet Potato Wedges

• 2 large sweet potaoes, washed and patted dry. No need to peel.
• 1 tsp. to 1-1/2 tsp. olive oil
• salt, pepper, rosemary to taste*

1. Put olive oil, salt, pepper and rosemary in large zip-lock bag.
2. Cut each sweet potato into 8 - 10 wedges. Personally, I like smaller wedges because they cook faster and end up crispier.
3. Put sweet potatoes in bag and shake to coat.
4. Arrange wedges on a cookie sheet prepared with cooking spray.
5. Bake at 450 degress for 15 minutes. Turn over/toss and then bake an additional 15-20 minutes.

*Instead of rosemary, you can use cumin and chili powder for a kickier flavor.