ECU in partnership with the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina hosted their annual Yam Jam. The event took place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Mendenhall Brickyard on the campus.

2. Ube Pandesal and Ube Cheese Pandesal with Ube Halaya (Purple Yam Jam) This ube pandesal recipe is absolutely delicious!

In a medium nonstick saucepan or skillet over medium heat, cook ube halaya with condensed milk until thickened and jammy, 6-8 minutes. Add powdered milk, lime zest, salt and sugar. Continue ...