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   Not only are yams a delicious plant, but also a way of life for a lot of people. They provide jobs for yam farmers, which provide means to live for them and their families. Without these jobs a lot of families wouldnt be able to enjoy these yams, or even have financial security. Towns like Umuofia in Nigeria have an entire economy based of yams. They can trade, sell, and cook with them. Yams are such a big part of this economy that it has become a basic part of their actual culture. It's safe to say that without yams, this town would not be what it is today. The people of this town and others make these yams into a variety of different foods, more than you could imagine. Below is a recipe on a yam pie, that is common in such places. 

Ingredients

• pie crust
• 2 cups of mashed yams
• 1 teaspoon of flour
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 teaspoon of salt

Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. place pie crust in pie tray
3. mix all ingredients together and pour into pie crust
4. bake for 45 minutes
5. let cool 

Enjoy!