Chicory root is being added to many packaged foods, and enjoyed as a coffee substitute. Here's what you need to know about it. If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused ...

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 ...

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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 ...

It's not coffee, but people certainly do drink it that way.

New Orleans knows about the magic of this flowering plant and you should too. Food & Wine / Cafe du Monde / Tim Nusog / Getty Images If you’ve ever visited Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans for coffee and ...

If you've seen chicory root coffee at the grocery store and been confused about what it actually is, you're not alone. While many have embraced eating the leaves of chicory plants—tightly packed heads ...