Something Purple

I went to visit a primary teacher and was surprised that she had prepared a meal for me.
It was a delicious meat dish with rice.  For dessert she shared  a special treat her Aunt had made for her.  The dessert was a deep gorgeous purple.  Made from purple yams, it had the texture of my favorite fudge.  The taste was mildly sweet like vanilla milk. 
I have never seen a purple yam, didn't know they exist. She said they are grown in the Philippines and can be purchased in special Asian shops in Vienna.

Now I have a new friend and a new recipe to try