Cost of travel to and through NYC set to rise Sunday, when latest MTA fare and toll hikes take effect. by Denise Civiletti Mar 20, 2015, 7:43 am. Itâs going to cost more to get into â and through â New York City as of Sunday, March 22, when MTA fare and toll increases take effect.
Jicama (yam bean) nutrition facts. Jicama, also known as yam bean, is a round, fleshy taproot vegetable of bean family plants. Its underground starchy root is one of the popular edible tuber-vegetables grown in many parts of Central American, South Asian, Caribbean, and some Andean South American regions.
Jicama is a root vegetable that is native to Mexico. It has a thick brown skin that resembles a potato's, and is shaped like a large turnip.The interior of the jicama root is crisp and white.Its texture is similar to a potato, while its flavor is mildly sweet and similar to some varieties of apples.icama can be stored for up to 3 weeks. 1  If storing cut jicama, cover the root loosely with a paper towel and place it in a plastic bag. 2  The bag can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 3  Before use, you may want to cut away some of the exposed flesh if it has become soggy or discolored.