But what is chicory exactly, and why is it blended with coffee? Chicory is a flowering, herbaceous plant that has long been used in both food and drinks. Although it’s native to Europe ...

According to European folklore, chicory flowers can open locked doors or grant their possessor invisibility. But though that’s pure myth, the truth about the plant is almost as wondrous. Get a closer ...

There are several varieties of chicory that are ideal for forcing in winter for tender, blanched heads. To do this, buy dormant plants in pots in the autumn - in November, cut back growth leaving ...