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.
The skin of the jicama is not edible. First, scrub well to remove dirt, then peel. Grate or cut into cubes, strips, or slices. To avoid discoloration after cutting, submerge jicama slices in a bowl with water and a few drops of lemon juice.tore uncut jicama in a cool, dry place uncovered for up to 3 weeks (as you would potatoes). Jicama will mold if it gets wet. Once jicama is cut or sliced, refrigerate in a plastic bag up to 2 weeks.