Sage leaves

Soft, fuzzy sage leaves have a rich history and use culinary as well as medicinally. Sage has been used in Europe for centuries as a spice and a medicine. There are many different species of sage, perhaps as many as 900, but Salvia officinalis is most commonly used medicinally, horticulturally, and commercially. Used commonly as a savory culinary spice in everything from sauces to poultry seasoning to modern cocktails, sage also has a rich history of medicinal use. The essential oil in sage…

Sage – Salvia officinalis. It could be described as being elegant with its slender leaves covered with a greenish-grey down. This velvety covering is the first sign that this is indeed sage. If you then rub the leaves, the sage aroma that spreads is the unmistakable proof.

Salvia officinalis The name Salvia comes from the Latin word salvare, which means “to heal" For such a common pantry herb - Sage truly has a RICH history of use of healing, both medicinally and spiritually. The benefits and uses of sage are widespread. In the battlefields, sage was used by military doctors, notably Dioscorides, who

Add some subtle herb flavor to your cocktails with Sage Simple Syrup. It's the perfect addition to fall and winter drinks.

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These crispy fried sage leaves are delicious all on their own (I pair them with roasted nuts, cheese and Fig Jam for an appetizer!), but they’re also a gorgeous garnish to salads, pasta, meat dishes, stews and more. Try them on Butternut Squash Pasta, Butternut Squash Salad, Pork Tenderloin Medallions and a Savory Squash Galette. This is more of a technique than a recipe—you can fry as many sage leaves as you need. If you’re using them as a garnish, an 8-inch skillet works great. For larger…

2015 Weekly Alphabet Challenge, week 47, T for Tree. #anderskijken #week8 #blaadjes #leaves Had fun with herbs, trying to create a tree out of sage leaves for two photo challenges. I then found out there is actually a shrub called sage tree, but that one only exists in Texas and has nothing to do with the regular sage. Sage is one of the oldest known herbs, with many medicinal uses, and great to use in cooking. Originally captured on a plate of slate and then textured with DecoVerte by…

Medically reviewed and cowritten by Jamie Johnson, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Sage for Baby A member of the mint family and related to rosemary, sage has long been known for its culinary and medicinal purposes. Sage

Fried Sage Leaves are a Mediterranean savory treat — perfect for garnishing dishes or snacking out of hand!