Sage

Inventory, lb : 64.59
This item was last sold on : 11/29/22

• 178 Featured Restaurants

• 33 Recipe Ideas

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Description/Taste

Sage is a green leafy herb with a bushy growing habit. Its long stems reach over half a meter tall covered in narrow, lance-shaped leaves with silver stems. The leaves measure up to 6 centimeters long and around 1.5 centimeters wide, characterized by their greyish green color, fuzzy texture and silvery bloom. Young leaves may have a purple tint. Sage offers a musky, camphorous aroma and offer an earthy, piney flavor. Sage can be more intensely flavored when dried.

Seasons/Availability

Sage is available year-round with a peak season during the late spring and through the summer months.

Current Facts

Sage, also known as Common Sage or Garden Sage, is botanically classified as Salvia officinalis and belongs to the mint family. In a nod to its medicinal qualities, its genus name is derived from the Latin word for “to be saved.” Sage has been used for medicinal purposes since the time of the pharaohs in Ancient Egypt. It has been called the herb of longevity for its healing properties, its ability to stave off infection and help one’s memory. There are many different varieties and cultivars of Sage, some with fruity fragrances and others meant for use as an ornamental.

Nutritional Value

Sage is an excellent source of vitamin K and a source of fiber, calcium, iron and manganese. The nutrient-dense herb also contains copper, magnesium, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids as well as trace amounts of some B-complex and A vitamins, folate, vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Sage leaves contain flavonoids, volatile oils that include terpines, rosmarinic acid, tannins, camphor, salvene, cineol and pinene.

Applications

Sage should be used sparingly as its flavor can overpower other flavors. Sage can be used fresh though it is often used in cooked applications. Chop fresh leaves for herbed rubs, marinades and dressings. Add fresh leaves to clarified butter for tossing with pastas or blanched vegetables. The aromatic herb pairs well with pork, sausage, and lamb as well as poultry and strong cheeses. Sage can be dried and can be used for tea or ground and used as a spice. Add fresh or dried to stocks, soups, and stews. Store fresh Sage wrapped in a damp towel in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Dried Sage will keep for up to six months in an airtight container.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

The Greeks were the first to cultivate Sage and are the ones responsible for the herb we know today. They used the pungent herb for a variety of ailments, from ulcers to snake bites. The Romans considered it a sacred plant and gathering Sage was a ceremonious affair requiring clean clothes and feet and a cutting instrument not made of iron.

Geography/History

Sage is native to the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea, including Spain, Italy, Egypt, Algeria, Turkey, and Greece. The herb dates back more than 4000 years and was included among the main ingredients used to embalm the exalted pharaohs. Sage was popularized by the Greeks and Romans, who introduced the herb to Britain. Its use as a culinary ingredient increased during the Middle Ages. There are several varieties native to Central America that are fruitier and quite dissimilar to Mediterranean Sage. The most common culinary varieties are ‘Summer’ Sage and ‘Winter’ Sage, referring to the season in which they are harvested. Sage grows prolifically in most countries areas around the world and is easy to grow. It’s often planted with other herbs and vegetables as a natural insect repellent. Sage can be spotted at most grocery stores and farmer’s markets.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC	San Diego CA	619-754-4041
Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Landinis Pizzeria	San Diego CA	619-238-3502
Coin-Op Game Room	San Diego CA	818-448-0129
Mission Pacific	Oceanside CA	760-450-7864
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
Qero	Encinitas CA	702-334-8845
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
California Kebab & Beer Garden	San Diego CA	858-272-5222
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
Tin Leaf Fresh Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-431-5323
James Coffee Co. Escondido	Escondido CA	619-961-5805
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-885-8075
Il Giardino di Lilli	La Jolla CA	619-467-9897
Starlite Bar	San Diego CA	619-358-9766
Miho (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-867-4295

the other 158...

Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Cucina Urbana (Bar)	San Diego CA	858-232-7808
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-847-9616
Tom Hams Light House	San Diego CA	619-291-9110
Monello	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Frankie's	Oceanside CA	442-266-2270
You & Yours Distilling Co.	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Harbor View Hotel Ventures, LLC	San Diego CA	619-239-6800
Et Voilà! French Bistro	San Diego CA	858-610-8784
Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea	San Diego CA	619-683-2748
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread	Carlsbad CA	760-445-9536
Hilton Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-5200 x4234
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Darshan Bakery (Del Mar)	Del Mar CA	858-925-7223
Craft and Commerce Bar	San Diego CA	619-269-0288
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Marisi La Jolla	La Jolla CA	951-852-6730
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Capri Blu 2020	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
Moniker Coffee Company	San Diego CA	541-450-2402
Sadie Rose Bakery	Oceanside CA	619-718-9532
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Animae (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Mesa College	San Diego CA	619-388-2240
Royal Rooster	San Diego CA	949-510-1379
Madam Bonnies	San Diego CA	619-432-1383
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum	Carlsbad CA	760-797-5579
Le Papagayo (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-944-8252
San Diego Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-758-6334
Paradise Point Resort Receiving	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Bang Bang 2021	San Diego CA	619-382-8938
Mothership	San Diego CA	858-342-3609
Panama 66 (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen	Carlsbad CA	760-930-7063
Herb & Wood Bar	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
University Club	San Diego CA	619-234-5200
Moniker Coffee Company (Catering)	San Diego CA	541-450-2402
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	574-210-4025
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Shogun Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	619-647-4409
Pacific Bound Yachts, Inc	San Diego CA	954-638-7757
American Pizza Manufacturing	La Jolla CA	858-246-6756
Moniker Coffee Company (Bar)	San Diego CA	541-450-2402
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
La Costa Glen North	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1436
Wine Vault & Bistro	San Diego CA	619-295-3939
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Zel's Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-755-0076
Luce	San Diego CA	619-275-2094
Revolution Roasters	Oceanside CA	760-330-6827
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021
Pacific Coast Spirits Bar	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Salt & Whiskey	San Diego CA	619-214-9519
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Polite Provisions	San Diego CA	619-677-3784
Farmer and The Seahorse	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Juniper & Ivy Bar	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
Trattoria I Trulli	Encinitas CA	760-277-9826
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House	San Diego CA	858-453-2583
Saffron Thai LLC	San Diego CA	619-574-7737
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Louisiana Purchase	San Diego CA	619-255-8278
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-551-5105
Blind Lady	San Diego CA	619-381-4475
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Shelter / Saloon	Encinitas CA	858-382-4047
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Mister A's Bar	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Manhattan of La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0700
Encontro North Park	San Diego CA	310-955-6333
Burgeon Beer Co.	San Diego CA	760-814-2548
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Kettner Exchange Bar	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar	Oceanside CA	442-266-2781
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Extraordinary Desserts Union St.	San Diego CA	619-294-7001
Coronado Yacht Club	Coronado CA	619-435-1848
Giaola	Carlsbad CA	858-266-9303
Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant	La Mesa CA	619-303-8118
Pour House	Oceanside CA	760-730-5944
Vino Carta Solana Beach	Encinitas CA	858-353-2815
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Venissimo Cheese North Park	San Diego CA	619-376-1834
Maderas Golf Club	Poway CA	858-451-8100
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Glenbrook Health Center	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Mabel's Gone Fishing Bar	San Diego CA	619-228-9851
Regents Pizzeria	La Jolla CA	858-550-0406
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Town & Country Banquet	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Red Door Friends	San Diego CA	619-295-6000
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
Four Seasons Foods Catering	San Diego CA	619-876-6986
Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant	Oceanside CA	858-245-3780
Great Maple Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-255-2282
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-269-9036
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619-295-7275
Morgan Run Resort and Club	Rancho Sante Fe CA	858-759-5473
Open Gym-Working Class	San Diego CA	619-865-3024
Humphery's	San Diego CA	619-224-3577
Convention Center Shell	San Diego CA	619-954-3063
Black Radish	San Diego CA	619-775-7412
Uprising Pizza	El Cajon CA	619-928-3286
The Tavern Bar	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
Seneca	San Diego CA	619-588-2411
Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse	Alpine CA	800-295-3172
Botanica	San Diego CA	619-310-6320
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego CA	858-646-7700
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Eclipse Chocolate	San Diego CA	619-831-5170
The Pearl Hotel Bar	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Coffee Hub and Café	San Diego CA	619-738-1482
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Bencotto Italian Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-822-5493
Ironside Bar Inc.	San Diego CA	619-269-3033
Ballast Point Rest. - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Rustic Root	San Diego CA	619-232-1747
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Four Seasons Residence Club	Carlsbad CA	760-603-6360
Secret Sister (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Aztec Shop Catering	San Diego CA	619-594-3576
Food of Joy	San Diego CA	858-531-6616
The Bier Garden	Encinitas CA	760-632-2437
Sushi Nekosan	La Jolla CA	858-999-0999
Great Maple La Jolla UTC	San Diego CA	858-886-7403
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Bellamy's Restaurant	Escondido CA	760-747-5000
Craft House Sky Deck	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
Relic Bageri LLC	San Diego CA	619-335-6328

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Sage. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Juls' Kitchen		Fried sage leaves
Urban Bliss Life		Pesto Caprese Tartines
Beyond Kimchee		Cauliflower & Hazelnut Soup with Fried Sage
Flavor the Moments		Sage Focaccia Bread
No. 2 Pencil		Slow Cooker Stuffing
La Cucina Italiana		Ricotta Gnocchi with Caesar's Mushroom
Horse and Heels		Buttery Pumpkin Pasta
Delish Knowledge		Butternut Squash and Kale Lasagna
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Cranberry Sage Moscow Mules
Urban Bliss Life		Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwich

the other 23...

Slow Cooker Gourmet		Slow Cooker Sage Butter Chicken with Lemon Pasta
The View from Great Island		Fried Sage and Manchego Cheese Rolls
She Wears Many Hats		White Bean and Roasted Mushroom Soup
Holly & Flora		Bourbon & Spiced Pear Cocktail
Top with Cinnamon		Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Wild Garlic and Sage Pesto
A Wicked Whisk		Sage Biscuits
Seasons And Suppers		Pork Loin With Wine And Herb Gravy
Two Peas and Their Pod		Pumpkin Pizza with Crispy Sage
Mycopia		Mushroom and Parsnip Hash
Food For My Family		Honey Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Crispy Sage
Simply Delicious		Baked Risotto with Butternut, Pine Nuts & Sage
sandhya's Kitchen		SAGE AND ONION STUFFING BALLS
The Cozy Apron		Autumn Lasagna
Katie at the Kitchen Door		Butternut Squash Carbonara with Fried Sage and Caramelized Onions
Alexandra's Kitchen		Rotini with Butternut Sage Sauce
A Brown Table		Honey Sage Turmeric with Wings
Feasting at Home		Cauliflower Grating with Garlic and Sage
Recipes, Food & Cooking		Pumpkin Stuffed Bread
Sweet Peas and Saffron		One-Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Apples, Sage and Root Vegetables
Not Eating Out In New York		Lemony Grits with Baby Carrots and Sage
Don't Go Bacon My Heart		Sage and Cranberry Turkey Meatballs
Framed Cooks		Chicken Scallopine with Lemon Butter Sage Sauce
Cooking For Keeps		Triple Mushroom Lasagna with Ricotta, Sage & Fontina

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