Endive

But, for the purposes of this post, I’d like to address Belgian endive as it is called in the US, chicory in the UK and… Read More »What Is Endive Called In Australia?

Radicchio, often called red cabbage, is a red-leafed chicory, sometimes called Italian chicory or red endive. Round or elongated heads have firm, tightly packed leaves.… Read More »Is Radicchio The Same As Endive?

These leaves are pretty tricky to grow, which is why endives can be so hard to find at local grocery stores. They have to be… Read More »Why Is Endive So Hard To Find?

Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy dominated the export of Belgian endive up until the late 1990’s when production was shifted to South America, predominately Chile… Read More »Where Does Belgian Endive Grow?

Curly endive and escarole are both chicories of the same species. These two slightly bitter-tasting leafy greens can be eaten raw in winter or spring… Read More »Is Curly Endive The Same As Escarole?

Escarole is a member of the endive family and has a mildly bitter flavor but hearty texture. It looks a bit like green leaf lettuce… Read More »Can You Use Endive Instead Of Escarole?

Escarole is usually less bitter tasting than curly endive. The heart of escarole can be eaten raw in green salads. In the spring, you can… Read More »What Is More Bitter Escarole Or Endive?

Disease Prevention Due to its alkaline nature, endive can reduce minor symptoms of heartburn or acid indigestion. What leafy greens are good for acid reflux?… Read More »Is Endive Good For Acid Reflux?

Endive is almost all water (95%) which makes it a great diuretic. It helps eliminate all the toxins from your body. Is endive good for… Read More »Is Endive A Diuretic?

Storing and preserving. Endive and escarole will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can freeze, can, or dry endive and escarole.… Read More »Can You Dry Endive?