{"product_id":"herb-sage-hydroponic-bc","title":"HERB - Sage - Hydroponic, BC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFresh Sage — 30 g\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, silvery-green leaves with a wonderfully savoury aroma, \u003cstrong\u003efresh sage has an earthy, slightly peppery flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e that pairs especially well with the cozy foods of fall and winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sage is \u003cstrong\u003ehydroponically grown in Vernon, BC\u003c\/strong\u003e and packed fresh in a convenient 30 g clamshell. Sage has a strong flavour, so you usually only need a few leaves to make a noticeable difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroponically grown in Vernon, BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, earthy and savoury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA little goes a long way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly good with squash and root vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient 30 g clamshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButternut squash, pumpkin, potatoes, poultry, pork, stuffing, pasta, soups, beans, browned butter sauces and roasted vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the simplest ways to use it is \u003cstrong\u003ebrown butter and sage\u003c\/strong\u003e: gently cook a few whole sage leaves in butter until the butter becomes golden and nutty, then spoon it over squash, pasta, gnocchi or roasted vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep fresh sage \u003cstrong\u003erefrigerated\u003c\/strong\u003e. Loosely wrap the leaves in a slightly damp paper towel and store them in a bag or container to help prevent them from drying out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Your Basket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd butternut squash and garlic for an easy roasted side, or pair with potatoes and onions for a cozy fall dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh sage is quite different from the finely ground dried sage you may associate with holiday stuffing. \u003cstrong\u003eFresh leaves have a more complex, aromatic flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e, and cooking helps mellow their intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are sturdy enough to handle roasting and sautéing, and they can even be fried whole until crisp for a surprisingly delicious garnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Stretch This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSage dries very well, so don't worry if a recipe only calls for a few leaves. \u003cstrong\u003eAir-dry the extras and store the dried leaves in a jar\u003c\/strong\u003e for future soups, stuffing and roasted vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also finely chop fresh sage into softened butter and freeze it in small portions—especially handy when squash season arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 g • Hydroponically Grown • Vernon, BC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recline Ridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47262098391212,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4950\/5708\/files\/IMG_4195.heic?v=1790027307","url":"https:\/\/naturedelivered.ca\/products\/herb-sage-hydroponic-bc","provider":"Nature Delivered","version":"1.0","type":"link"}