Availability: Occasional, often available in Pick Your Own gardens for CSA members
Storage tips: Store fresh sage in a plastic bag in fridge for 1 week.
How to eat: Strip fresh sage leaves off of stalk and discard the stalk. Chop sage leaves according to recipe. Great with meats, poultry, and often used in sausages. Try also with dairy products such as a soft cheese in a spread. It is also a classic in stuffing for your Thanksgiving turkey.
How to preserve: DRIED: Hang a bundle of sage on the stalk to dry until leaves are crispy. Then crumble leaves off of stalk and discard stalk. Store in an air tight jar as you would store other herbs.