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- Native to the northern coastal region of the Mediterranean
- Sage is a perennial plant and grows about 60 cm (2 feet) tall
-  The oval leaves are rough or wrinkled and usually down
-The aromatic leaves are coloured and range from gray-green to whitish gree
-The flowers can be purple, pink, white, or red and produce nutlet fruits

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INGREDIENTS
750g chat potatoes
Olive oil cooking spray
4  (160g each) chicken breast fillets
4 large bocconcini cheese, thinly sliced

1/2 cup baby spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
20g butter, diced
Salad leaves, to serve

Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Lightly grease a large baking tray. Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain. Place on prepared tray. Using a potato masher, partially squash potatoes. Spray with oil. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.

Step 2
Meanwhile, using a small, sharp knife, cut a slit in the side of each fillet to form a pocket. Divide cheese and spinach between pockets. Secure with toothpicks. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add sage. Cook for 1 minute or until sage is crisp and garlic golden. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mixture to a plate lined with paper towel. Increase heat to high. Add chicken to pan. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover. Set aside for 5 minutes.

Step 4
Drain excess oil from pan. Heat over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 cup cold water. Bring to the boil. Cook, scraping pan, for 1 to 2 minutes or until reduced by half. Add butter. Cook, swirling pan, for 1 to 2 minutes or until butter has melted. Stir in garlic and sage.

Step 5
Place chicken on plates. Remove and discard toothpicks. Top with sauce. Serve with potatoes and salad leaves.

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Sage is an herb from an evergreen shrub, and is part of the mint family. Its long, grayish-green leaves take on a velvety, cotton-like texture. Sage has been used throughout history and still is today as a medicine. A mild sage tea can ease stress, menstrual cramps, promote good digestion, and help regulate menstrual flow.

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Soil- any average, well drained soil enriched with compost.

Position- full sun for most tolerant- hardy through mild frosts. In colder areas, small plants can be potted up in fall and grown through winter indoors.

Feeding- drench plants with a water soluble organic plant food one month after setting them out.Companions- Tomato, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kohlrabi, Cauliflower, Carrot, Rosemary and Lavender.

Spacing- Single Plants: 30cm (11") each way (minimum)Rows: 30cm (11") with 40cm (1' 3") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant- start with a purchased plant, or start seeds indoors in later winter to early spring. Plants started from seed may not bloom their first year.

Notes- one-year-old plants nursed through winter produce beautiful blue flowers. Sage grown in containers can be kept in a cold garage through winter.

Harvesting- gather sprigs as needed in the kitchen. Gather stems for drying from spring to autumn.

Troubleshooting- plants are often short-lived, so root a few stem cuttings each spring to always have vigorous young plants.            Take or protect from strong winds, otherwise the plant may snap off the main stem  and avoid frequent watering even on hot summer days.

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www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/sage-salvia-officinalis.html
www.thespruceeats.com/history-of-sage-1807657
www.bbc.com/food/sag
www.britannica.com/plant/sage
https://www.gardenate.com/plant/Sage?zone=2
https://www.growveg.com.au/plants/australia-and-nz/how-to-grow-sage/
www.listfact.com/plants/ten-facts-about-sage/
www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmomno-504/sage
www.herbal-supplement-resource.com/sage-salvia-officinalis.html
http://www.candida-cure-recipes.com/antifungal-herbs.html

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In the kitchen- Sage is a fantastic culinary herb with an intense flavour. Sage goes well with pork,beef,duck and chicken recipes, and fatty meats in particular.

For Health and well being- used throughout history to assist with a range of medical issues

In the garden- Planting sage outdoors helps keep vegetable munching pests like cabbage moths and carrot flies away

As an Essential oil- To assist with a range of medical conditions.

Spiritual- Native American tribes were known to use sage for multiple purposes such as healing, clearing space and ceremonies. Many benefits can be gained in utilizing sage for smudging. If you're not familiar with smudging, it's Native American ritual that's like a "spiritual house cleaning" or spiritual purification.

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Anticatarrhal-  prevent or remove excess mucus, generally from the upper respiratory tract (e.g. sinuses)

Stimulant- enhances the function of an organ or organ systems

Anti-fungal-  used to treat sore throat, gingivitis, rheumatism and arthritis.  Sage oil can be applied directly to fungal infections fingernails and toenails, and mixed with a carrier oil to apply topically.

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- Sage is used for digestive problems, including loss of appetite, gas (flatulence), Stomach pain, diarrhea, bloating and heart burn it is also used for reducing overproduction of perspiration and saliva and for depression, memory loss and Alzheimer's disease

-Throughout history, sage has been used for its many medicinal uses. It was believed to not only heel disease and infections but to also protect you for evil