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That's a weed that I would be happy with!

5 Jul, 2012

bik
Bik
 

me too.

5 Jul, 2012

 

Beautiful flower :)) that colour is amazing.

5 Jul, 2012

 

Chicory..It's beautiful Alex

5 Jul, 2012

 

very lovely:-)))))))))))

5 Jul, 2012

amy
Amy
 

Is it Chicory , they use to make coffee from chicory didn't they , is this the same plant ?

5 Jul, 2012

 

It is Amy... I think it is the only plant that has this 'blue'

the other chicory...gets called endive .

5 Jul, 2012

amy
Amy
 

Interesting I wonder which part they used for coffee , the roots ? I believe they use to make coffee from acorns as well or did I dream that one ?

5 Jul, 2012

 

It would be welcome in my Garden too....

6 Jul, 2012

 

That's right Amy..This is one with a tap root. I have heard of acorn coffee too. I need the proper stuff though especially first thing !

6 Jul, 2012

 

Thank you all.

Chicory!!! I've always wanted to try Chicory coffee. I read up on it last night. I might be lifting tap roots in September and roasting my own coffee?!?!?!?!?

6 Jul, 2012

 

Lol..Not such a weed after all...!

6 Jul, 2012

amy
Amy
 

Let us know if you do and what it's like Alex , I use to like Camp coffee I seem to remember that had Chicory in it , I liked it for making coffee cakes ...

6 Jul, 2012

 

I was just going to say the same, I used to like camp Coffee...can only drink decaf now...and never first thing...that has to be T

6 Jul, 2012

amy
Amy
 

I always have Tea first thing Sue Gallons of it !

6 Jul, 2012

 

Coffee for me....it has to be coffee. Tea is for I'm not feeling well.

I will keep you all posted on my Chicory coffee.....(if I'm brave enough).

8 Jul, 2012



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