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However, if you don’t have a cool, dark place (thanks to life in the south), then storing sweet potatoes for extended periods ...

It is however important to dry out your potatoes, but I think you can achieve this on the day with the help of a good ol’ colander and a tea towel. To achieve the perfect roast potato ...