Kapwa Gardens and KOHO present ‘Yum Yams: Ube Meets Matcha’

YUM Yams celebrates all things ube. Ube is a Filipino sweet potato that is taking over the world of desserts. It’s unique flavor and striking deep purple color ignites excitement in the food world. Ube is flexible and can be used as a flavoring ingredient or a food color.

Kapwa Gardens is excited to announce that “Yum Yams” is back for the fourth time.

To celebrate AAPI month, it’spartnering with Japantown's

KOHO SF for a special collaboration – Ube Meets industry; and promoting sustainable products.

Matcha!

KOHO SF is the latest member of the Kultivate Labs family. As a fiscally sponsored organization, KOHO SF hopes to revitalize its cultural district, Japantown, through arts and culture. This event signals a new wave of collaboration between our communities.

Matcha is a finely ground green tea powder that has been an integral part of Japanese culinary culture for centuries.

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Matcha's unique flavor, color, and texture have inspired Japanese chefs to create a wide variety of dishes, including traditional sweets, savory dishes.

Much like matcha, ube is a signature component of Filipino culture. Ube is a purple yam that has become a beloved ingredient in Filipino culinary culture. Its vibrant color and sweet flavor make it a popular ingredient in desserts, such as cakes, pastries, and ice cream. Its significance in Filipino cuisine reflects the country's rich agricultural heritage and diverse culinary traditions.

“Yum Yams” has grown from one sell-out event at Kapwa Gardens, to a full on food festival crawl with multiple areas encompassing over 25 vendors.

Tickets for “Yum Yams: Ube Meets Matcha” are FREE but we are accepting sliding scale donations.

For tickets, go to https://www. kapwagardens.com/events/ubemeets-matcha.