Yams and Marshmallows

RORY: What’s good are the yams.

LORELAI: Definitely. Got some more marshmallows?

Sweet potatoes are often called “yams” in North America. Candied sweet potatoes are a side dish sweetened with brown sugar, marshmallows, maple syrup, molasses, orange juice, candied chestnuts, or other sweet ingredients. It is often served at Thanksgiving.