During WWII from March 1940 you couldn't get real coffee because of the rationing. So people drank this stuff. Kaffesurrogat. Made from Chicory. So did I yesterday. At the old alehouse/district court building in Västerhaninge. These days that building is used by the homestead society, Haninge Hembygdsgille. I also enjoyed Kronans kaka. The recipe dates back to 1903, ingredients includes potatoes and almond. Served with lemon sauce. I also got a rye biscuit. All for 20SEK. Why? Because yesterday was a European Heritage Day.
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And how did it taste?
I asked if it was okay for me to use sugar. And with one lump added it tasted just fine, reminded me of coffee. The Kronans kaka was tasty, but the rye biscuit not so much.
Chicory coffee is very popular in New Orleans.
I wonder if this is the same or similar as barley coffee made during the war in the Midwest? Doesn't appeal to me but I'd like to try it at least.
I remember drinking chicory when I lived in Africa, I seem to remember quite enjoying it.. might have to see if I can find some and re taste :) the cake looks so good, pass on the rye biscuit :)
I've never tasted chicory coffee but there used to be - maybe still is - a coffee that bragged it had chicory added to it. I need to check that out!
The cake I would definitely enjoy!
Once again you educate us about Sweden and its history. I am glad YOU tasted it.
In the US we associate coffee with chicory with the style of New Orleans. Not altogether to my taste.
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