
I found an old English saying that goes “He that would live for aye, must eat Sage in May”!
Why it has to happen in May was unclear.
Sage was also an important ingredient in Four Thieves Vinegar that was supposed to protect against the plague.
So, it’s a powerful herb, no doubt about that, and you just have to taste it to realize that. It takes over the show completely if you’re not careful.
Sage goes well with fatty meats like pork and duck, but also with chicken and beef.
In Italy, they use to add chopped Sage to melted butter and serve it with pasta and gnocchi, which inspired me to this post.
Garlic bread with Sage.
