St. Johns River State College recently held a pinning ceremony honoring respiratory care students. The students were presented with a special pin during the ceremony before faculty, family and friends, recognizing their accomplishments and hard work in completing the program and becoming eligible to become respiratory care professionals.
Bring the water to a boil, cover the saucepan and allow the yams to continue a gentle boil for about 20 to 30 minutes. The yams are done when you can pierce them easily with a knife.Avoid overcooking the yams because they will spend time cooking in the oven.ake the yams uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes. Some cooks place marshmallows on top of the yams during the last five minutes of cooking so the marshmallows melt a little and brown.
How to Boil Potatoes Basics. How long does it take to boil potatoes? A large pot full of potatoes (4-quart size or so), should boil potatoes to a ready-to-eat tenderness in about 25 minutes. You will want to check the potatoes every 5 minutes or so after the first 15 minutes to see if they are fork-tender.