I once saw you cook Sweet Potatoes Right on the embers. Why on earth would you do that and are they good?

Roasting food in the embers is probably the world’s oldest method of grilling, and for some foods—especially for sweet potatoes and onions—it’s one of the best. There are three compelling reasons to do this. First, it looks cool and is guaranteed to impress and amaze your guests. Second, the surface charring of the potato or onion skins imparts an incredible and inimitable smoke flavor. Third, you get to connect with your inner caveman—you’re engaging in an act of cooking that’s as old as mankind itself. One good example of this technique is the Onion an Potatoes Roasted in the Coals.