Good Eating Monday: Sage!
Common Sage Today's Good Eating herb is Sage: There are 900 types of sage, but only a few are used for culinary purposes with the variety most familiar to American is "Common Sage." (pictured) Other varieties you can obtain include Pineapple Sage (which becomes a rather large shrub, but it's red flowers attract hummers), Clary Sage & Greek Sage. Common Sage is easy to grow and, with it's bee-attracting purple flowers, so makes an excellent bed or garden planting. It could be planted in a medium large pot on a patio as well. It's perennial in mild climates. Health Attributes : Studies with supplements given to people demonstrated an ability to brighten mood, refresh concentration & sharpen memory. How to Dry Your Own Fresh Sage: Trim the leaves from the stem and lay them on a cutting board near a sunny window, turning the leaves everyday until they're dry. This will take several days. Dried sage will retain flavor for up to a...