Spices
Published on Mar 24, 2016
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History
The Greeks and Romans used to use sage as a cure for snake bites and also as a mind and body refresher. In the Middle Ages sage was used in drinks to help "cure sickness". The illnesses include epilepsy, colds, fevers and trouble with your liver. Now a days sage is only used as a cooking spice.
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Description
Sage has a sweet and savory flavor, it belongs in the mint family. Sage has a greenish-gray color. It has a long pointed shape. The rough fuzzy texture means that it can easily be ground up into chunks or powder.
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The plant
The part of the plant that produces the sage is the leaves. You harvest the leaves and let them dry so that the flavors stays infused in the leaves.
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