Cost of travel to and through NYC set to rise Sunday, when latest MTA fare and toll hikes take effect. by Denise Civiletti Mar 20, 2015, 7:43 am. Itâs going to cost more to get into â and through â New York City as of Sunday, March 22, when MTA fare and toll increases take effect.
Jicama (yam bean) nutrition facts. Jicama, also known as yam bean, is a round, fleshy taproot vegetable of bean family plants. Its underground starchy root is one of the popular edible tuber-vegetables grown in many parts of Central American, South Asian, Caribbean, and some Andean South American regions.
Everyday Food, July/August 2006. Before you start cutting, peel jicama with a vegetable peeler, then halve from top to bottom (a serrated knife works best). Slice jicama halves 1/2 inch thick; lay slices flat and cut into 1/2-inch-thick sticks.Slice jicama halves 1/8 inch thick; lay slices flat and cut into 1/8-inch-thick sticks.Slice jicama halves 1/4 inch thick; lay slices flat and cut into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. Cut sticks into 1 1/2-inch lengths.Use in stir-fries and salads.veryday Food, July/August 2006. Before you start cutting, peel jicama with a vegetable peeler, then halve from top to bottom (a serrated knife works best). Slice jicama halves 1/2 inch thick; lay slices flat and cut into 1/2-inch-thick sticks.