Etardo Belgian Endive Seeds 143

Certified Biodynamic

Delicious winter leaf vegetable for forcing inside. Plant outside in spring, lift roots in the fall and cut off leaves an inch above the crown. Plant indoors under dark cover for forcing. The resulting small heads are called “chicons” Two traditional favorites: bake chicons wrapped in ham, jarlsberg cheese and covered in a cream sauce, or chop for a fresh and festive winter salad with figs, orange pieces and walnuts, tossed with heavy cream, a dash of lemon juice, herb salt and paprika. We also love the fresh leaves stuffed with any favorite filling, or whole heads cut in half lengthwise, sprinkled with olive oil and salt and grilled, then drizzled with balsamic vinegar reduction (made by cooking down balsamic vinegar to get rid of some of the water, leaving a sweet-tart, slightly thick, aromatic drizzling sauce.)