July brings patriotism, hot weather, hot dogs, fireworks and chicory blooming along the roadsides in Wisconsin. The pretty blue blooms are common chicory — Cichorium intybus —a plant that originated ...

If you've ever had a café au lait in New Orleans, you know what we're talking about. Chicory, or more precisely chicory root, has been around for centuries. It wasn’t until recently, however, that ...

If you’ve ever sipped a café au lait in the French Quarter, you have tasted chicory’s signature notes. But hidden in that cup is a humble root whose story is bigger than a single sip. To learn more ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Chicory is a New Orleans classic – and with National Coffee Day coming up, we wanted to spotlight chicory as a natural decaf (and budget-friendly) option to try, along with a few ...

What makes a good cup of coffee can be wildly different depending on who you’re asking. For instance, I don’t love fruity coffees; instead I prefer those with toasty, nutty notes. The first time I ...

Chicory is a leafy vegetable that looks like lettuce but tastes more bitter. It is a hearty cool-weather crop that can bring ...