The Galapagos Islands are a unique and remote set of islands located around 800 kilometres (500 miles) off the coast of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean. The area was declared a Marine Reserve in 1986, as it is home to so many unique species.
How much does it cost? On average, a pound of sweet potatoes can cost anywhere from $0.50 to $1.50 per pound. Traderjoes.com, for instance, sells what they label as organic sweet potatoes for $3.99 for a three pound bag. However, the prices are slightly different in their East Coast, Midwest and Southeast stores where a three pound bag of organic sweet potatoes sells for only $3.69.
You probably take sweet potatoes for granted. You're there, the can of sweet potato is there, there's a sweet potato on the label... open it and mix it up with spices to make a casserole or sweet potato pie or candied yams.ombine sugar, water and butter. Boil 2-3 minutes, then pour over cooked, sliced sweet potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 30 minutes or until lightly brown. Spoon syrup over sweet potatoes several times while baking.