Sage is versatile and can be used for cooking and gardening, regardless of the conditions. It thrives even when the conditions are worst, so it’s easy to grow with no fusses required on your part!
This plant is able to grow in dry, warm climates where many other plants would not be able to thrive. With minimal water and an easy care regimen, it’s no wonder why succulents are becoming so popular.
Sage has benefits for your garden. It attracts beneficial insects while repelling other pests.
Sage Infused Oil
Sage is a flavourful herb that can be used to season dishes. You can use sage infusions in oils to add flavourful flavours.
Begin your maceration process by cleaning your bottle with boiling water, wiping it down with oil to remove scum, fresh leaves and dried sage!
Cook your oil and add your leaves, then pour the mixture into a glass jar when done.
Hang the jar in a cool dark environment and let it sit until it cools. With a sieve, separate the sage leaves from your oil and there you go, you’re done – you’ve got your own sage oil.
Sage oil, an essential oil from the sage plant, can be used in various dishes that only need a little bit of spicing.
Sage Butter
Making your own butter at home is easy if you know a few quick tricks. If you want to try making sage-flavored butter, melt it over vegetables or chicken for an added punch of flavor.
Sage Seasoning Salt
Current dishes can be livened up with the addition of a pinch of salt with some sage and rosemary. These spices can even be used as ingredients in cooking.
You will need: one cup of course sea salt, half that volume with rosemary leaves and sage. To round it out you can also add 2 tablespoons black peppercorns for a flavor profile that is uniquely yours!
To make your own spice mix, add sage and rosemary leaves to a food processor and add two tablespoons of salt. Process it until it is like sand before spreading on a baking sheet to cool.
Bake at 250F for 15 minutes and let it cool before storing in airtight container.
Sage and Salads
You’ve probably never had a salad with sage before but once you find the right ingredients, like other herbs in this family, you will be eating them all the time.
You can make a perfect salad with pears and walnuts for anyone who needs cheering up.
Sage in Soups
You can enjoy soup in many creative ways during the winter. You can take it easy with tomato soup or embrace the complexity with broths that contain vegetables and meat. There are also spices like cayenne pepper to keep you warm.
Soup, with a rich and tangy squash soup blended in with the earthiness of sage, is an incredible flavor combination!
Sauces
Sage has a rich, earthy flavor and can be used in dishes such as sauces to add extra oomph. It goes well with creamier types of dishes like béchamel or cheesy pasta.
Sage Drinks
By starting the day off with plants you know are good for your body, you can feel better and enjoy the morning. Sage tea is known to help soothe a sore throat, making it an important morning drink.
End the work day with a refreshing drink! Tired of that long shift? Have an ice-cold tequila sage smash cocktail.
Sage Cough Remedy
Sage has been used as a natural remedy for centuries. It is also excellent at refreshing your home or office air. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory, making it perfect against colds, sore throats, or headaches from allergies.
Pour boiling water onto 2 heaped teaspoons of finely chopped fresh leaves, a tablespoon of honey and apple cider vinegar. Strain mixture through cheese cloth or strainer before adding an equal amount of apple cider vinegar.
Add your honey and mix well. Allow it to cool before storing in a clean, airtight jar for future use!
Whenever necessary, take 1 teaspoon of this mixture (children can get ½ teaspoon).