Let's talk about ube. The purple yam, which is pronounced (oo-beh), has been lazily dubbed as just another hipster trend or Instagram darling that you will soon be sick of — but those headlines ...

Ube powder, made from purple yams, is the main ingredient of halaya, a labor-intensive, gelatinous dessert. And tapioca is itself “diasporic,” often used in Asian cuisine but made from cassava ...

Their doughnut base is rooted in rice and tapioca, making it gluten-free. Imbued with ube and covered with a coconut cream icing, the treat offers a flavor pairing that hits home for many fans.

In the tropics, ube can be planted at any time of the year, but here in the United States, it's grown as an annual. The crop is low-maintenance, but can be difficult to contain. It is reported ...

Ube halaya is an easy way to add the ube flavor and bright color to desserts that you’re making at home. You can add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of ube halaya to homemade ice cream mixes, custards, parfaits ...

There’s an abundance of ube products in the market, including cookies, crackers and prepared ube flan. If you’re in the mood for halo halo, there’s ube ice cream tucked into the layers of ...