When it comes to the savory end of the warm and cozy fall flavor spectrum, sage is perhaps the quintessential taste of the season. Rosemary and thyme rank high too, but sage is the chief flavor agent in many a Thanksgiving turkey—not to mention the stuffing—and a classic partner to autumn’s most beloved (and prolific) produce: pumpkin and squash.
It also has a long and fascinating history as both a culinary and a medicinal herb. So let’s find out all there is to know about sage, the fall herb all-star.
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What’s In a Name?
The Latin name for sage, salvia, comes from a word meaning “to save,” and the herb has been used m…
When it comes to the savory end of the warm and cozy fall flavor spectrum, sage is perhaps the quintessential taste of the season. Rosemary and thyme rank high too, but sage is the chief flavor agent in many a Thanksgiving turkey—not to mention the stuffing—and a classic partner to autumn’s most beloved (and prolific) produce: pumpkin and squash.
It also has a long and fascinating history as both a culinary and a medicinal herb. So let’s find out all there is to know about sage, the fall herb all-star.
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What’s In a Name?
The Latin name for sage, salvia, comes from a word meaning “to save,” and the herb has been used m…
