Wild chicory is one of the most valuable and often overlooked ingredients that nature offers us. Found wild in fields, along roadsides and in meadows, this plant can add a unique touch to your dishes, ...

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 ...

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 ...

This herbaceous plant is also a good alternative for coffee drinkers trying to kick caffeine. Growing up in a family with ties to New Orleans, it was common for my family to serve coffee blended with ...

Puccia, a sandwich bread made from a simple pizza dough, forms the base of this soup. The recipe is in “Alpine Cooking” on Page 58, but if you don’t have time to commit to baking bread, you can ...

The bright blue flowers of chicory filling our meadows and lining our roadsides are still more than a month away, probably a couple months, but the young leaves of the plant are already poking up ...

Made from roasted chicory root, chicory coffee is often considered a New Orleans staple. While it has been linked to several health benefits, it could also cause adverse side effects in some people.

In a large skillet, heat the oil, add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until just crisp. Finish with butter, smashed garlic, and sprig of thyme. When mushrooms are half-cooked, ...