James Churchill shares his edible plant recipes for foraged wild mint, catnip, blackberries, and chicory plant uses. Summer is moving along swiftly here in Wisconsin. Chicory, along the roadsides, is ...

Early risers and early morning commuters can enjoy the sight of large sky-blue, daisy-like blossoms along roadsides, especially after a rain. At this time of year, the rest of us are more likely to ...

Before last weekend, I thought chicory was something that New Orleans natives added to their coffee. And while that is true (the chicory root is often used in java drinks), the leaves of the chicory ...

Chicory is a plant cultivated all over the world, and many believe it offers exceptional medical and nutritional value. Learn what chicory is, about coffee with chicory, and more. You may find that ...

Chicory coffee comes from the roasted and ground root of the chicory plant. It has a coffee-like taste but contains no caffeine. Chicory is very rich in the prebiotic fiber inulin, which may feed ...

Ancient Egyptians first used chicory root for food and medicine. Learn why this dandelion-like plant is experiencing a modern renaissance. Chicory appears to be having a moment. Although the plant’s ...

A long time ago, while in graduate school, I presented at a Neuroscience convention in New Orleans. That was my one and only visit. Besides the wonderful music, food and science, one of the highlights ...

Chicory is my new favorite wild plant. You’d call it a wildflower if it was growing on Table Mountain, but in the garden area it’s a weed. Last year, I became enamored by the light-blue, slightly ...

The perennial herbaceous plant known by its scientific name, Cichorium intybus, is a member of the Asteraceae family. Salad greens come in a wide range of kinds. Roots or blanched buds known as ...

How to grow it: A dramatic winter plant coming on now is chicory, or as it is known in Italy, radicchio. This vegetable does very well over the colder months, the chill giving it even more dramatic ...