Category: Spices

Mint, and even better mixed with parsley Mint is one of the best sage substitutes since they both have that fresh, zingy, minty, piney flavor. And when mixed with parsley, you get the grassy and earthy tones as well. This aromatic herb can be used to add bursts of flavor to all things veggie. Can […]

• Online Exclusive Recipe: But for cooking, none can rival common garden sage (Salvia officinalis) and its cultivars. Sage has long been valued for its contributions to the cook’s palette of flavors. Its robust piney aroma and earthy flavor complement many ingredients. Can you cook with all sages? Not all varieties of sage are edible. […]

It primarily represents wisdom, intelligence, and experience. However, since it is still considered a green, it still reflects green’s other symbolisms which include harmony, nature, and freshness. The color Sage Green works well with bright, vivid colors like purple and gold to emphasize their bold quality. What are the different colors of sage? Foliage comes […]

Sage’s pine-like taste is not too dissimilar from mint’s sharp flavors. While it might not go well with Mediterranean sauces, it can be used brilliantly with chicken and pork. Mint is slightly more striking in taste though, so try to only use half as much mint as you would sage. Are mint and sage related? […]

Sage is often paired with other herbs such as thyme, marjoram, and rosemary and harmonizes well with garlic, onion, oregano, parsley, and bay leaf. What does thyme go well with? Thyme (fresh and dried) pairs well with meats of all kinds, chicken, stews, soups, eggs, pastas, vegetables and beans. Fresh thyme is nice with fish […]

If you’re a more adventurous gardener, or if (like me) you’re painfully cheap, you can also grow white sage from seed pretty easily. Seeds should be planted in spring if you’re growing your small plants in a seed tray or small containers. Can I grow my own sage for smudging? You can use a number […]

Rosemary is not a separate species of plant after all — it is a sage, the Royal Horitcultural Society (RHS) has ruled as they tell gardeners to change their plant labels. The RHS is to adopt a change in the scientific name for rosemary after research has shown that is in fact a salvia, or […]

Salvia officinalis. There are many varieties of sage, but the species used for culinary purposes is known as common sage, garden sage, kitchen sage, or Salvia officinalis. Sage has a unique flavor that brings warmth and complexity to dishes. Which sage is best for cooking? Salvia officinalisGarden or common sage (Salvia officinalis) is the most […]

The flavor of sage is savory. It’s faintly piney, though not like juniper. What does sage taste like? Sage has a pronounced herbal flavor that is earthy, slightly peppery taste with hints of mint, eucalyptus, and lemon. It works well in heavier dishes with rich ingredients that can hold their own against such a bold […]

To stimulate your hair to growth faster: Sage is used effectively to improve circulation to the scalp, providing more nutrition to the hair follicles and encouraging new hair growth. A weekly application of sage tea is suggested to revitalize dry and thinning hair and add thickness. Does sage darken hair? For a long time, sage […]

Sage is one of those herbs you’ll hear a lot about as the holiday menus roll out. It’s typically paired with rosemary, marjoram and thyme for tofurkey stuffings and roasted vegetables. The flavor of sage is savory. It’s faintly piney, though not like juniper. Are rosemary and sage similar? Rosemary This highly aromatic Mediterranean herb […]

For a long time, sage has been used to naturally darken hair and hide grays. It’s a practice that had almost been forgotten, but it’s luckily being revived just in time to save your style. Not only does sage darken your hair naturally, but it also won’t strip it of natural oils and leave it […]

Sage (Salvia officinalis) has been traditionally used to treat sweating and menopausal hot flusheshot flushesHot flashes, a common symptom of the menopausal transition, are uncomfortable and can last for many years. When they happen at night, hot flashes are called night sweats. Some women find that hot flashes interrupt their daily lives.https://www.nia.nih.gov › health › […]

In a small open multicentre human study with 71 menopausal women, sage was found to be effective in reducing hot flushes after 8 weeks4. In a more recent study in Iran, consumption of 300mg of sage extract decreased the severity of hot flushes and night sweats after 3 months, in comparison to the placebo group. […]

This medicinal plant is not considered toxic. Can Mexican sage be eaten? They’re edible, too. There’s another species of sage that deserves to be as widely grown as those two: Mexican bush sage (S. leucantha), also called velvet sage. In my garden, Mexican bush sage is the undisputed star of the perennial bed in late […]

That’s because white sage, scientific name salvia apiana, is native to the Southwest of America and northwest of Mexico. It is a sacred plant to tribes such as the Lakota, Comanche, Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Navajo. Do other cultures use white sage? A big one is the fact that sage has historically been used as an […]

How to Store Sage Sage’s flavor is best when fresh, but it can be stored frozen or dried. To dry, hang sprigs in a shady, well-ventilated area and allow them to air dry, waiting until the leaves crumble easily to store in tightly lidded jars. Sage keeps its flavor better if stored in the freezer. […]

The strong flavour of sage means that a little goes a long way, especially if you’re using dried leaves, so use sparingly. Sage goes well with pork, beef, duck and chicken recipes, and fatty meats in particular. In Italy it is commonly chopped, mixed with melted butter and served stirred into pasta or gnocchi. What […]

Pinch off leaves or snip off small sprigs from the plant. During the first year, harvest lightly to ensure that the plant grows fully. After the first year, be sure to leave a few stalks so that the plant can rejuvenate in the future. If fully established, one plant can be harvested up to three […]

Sage has high levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It has a long history as a folk remedy for many conditions, but it hasn’t been studied extensively for menopause. People use sage for several menopausal symptoms including night sweats, hot flashes, and mood swings. What does sage do for the menopause? Sage (Salvia officinalis) has […]