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Julia Matusik's avatar

Its so good to see prunes having a moment in the spotlight. I don't know about elsewhere, but here in Australia, they are seriously underrated other than in aged care homes! Its a shame because they are a fabulous ingredient. I'm off to track down some chicory.

Bronwen Wyatt's avatar

I completely agree! They’ve got a weird rap from generations of people using them for you-know, but the funny thing is they have no more or less fiber than any other dried fruit- they’re not a miracle laxative!

Adrienne Anderson's avatar

Very excited to try this – there's an abundance of instant chicory at the Russian and Uzbek markets near me so I almost always have a bag lurking in the pantry, hoping for its big break

Bronwen Wyatt's avatar

Oh this is such a hot tip! Googling furiously to find what they use it for

Adrienne Anderson's avatar

There’s even varieties blended with seabuckthorn berries and other flavorings. Wild stuff!

Bronwen Wyatt's avatar

I'm seeing that now too!