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The Indulgence: Sensually Satisfying Sage |
Common sage, the variety most often used for cooking, is a hearty plant which grows about a foot or more high, with wiry stems. The leaves are distinctive, about 1½ -2 inches long, with a silvery green color and a soft ?peach fuzz? texture on the top, and marked veins on the bottom. Related to mint, sage has a hint of minty flavor with a rounded herbaceousness. It is, however, a rather strong herb.
Naturally, we get a little bit excited about the inviting, fuzzy texture and calming green hue of this wonderful herb. It is sensually satisfying both to the fingertips and palate, and we?ve caught ourselves more than once just fondling the sage on our test kitchen counter. (read more)
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