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Published Monday, Sep. 16, 2013, at 5:16 p.m.  This past week I
heard from many of you, and it is always good to hear what is on
the minds of my readers. Some had questions that arose from my
recipe for the Sweet Potato Fries.  Q: What are Panko crumbs?
You used them last week in your recipe, and I have seen them in
other recipes as well. Are they different than regular bread
crumbs?  A: Panko crumbs are much larger and airier than regular
breadcrumbs. I like using them because they do not pack down
tightly as regular bread crumbs, they stay crisp longer and do
not absorb as much fat. There are several brands of Panko, and
you will find them in all the major supermarkets.  Q: You
mentioned in your recipe last week that a convection setting
worked well when roasting the sweet potato fries. How does that
work? I have the convection setting on my oven but have never
used it. I am afraid I will burn something up.  A: The first
thing I would recommen