Summer Savory

Ingredients: organic savory.

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Savory is an underused herb that offers the amalgamation of thyme, rosemary, and sage. Summer savory's smooth gray-green narrow leaves have a oregano and thyme-like fragrance and a warming flavour similar to a blend of thyme and marjoram. As true with most plants in the Mint family, the leaves are rich with strongly scented oils. They release a strong pine-like aroma. Savory has woody branches that are similar to the structure of rosemary. 

Savory has been used as a culinary herb for centuries, in both fresh and dried forms. It is often combined in herb blends such as poultry seasoning, bouquet garni, and Herbs de Provence. It stands up especially well to rich meats that have been grilled, stewed or smoked, as well as grilled portobello mushrooms. Because of its essential oils, it is even used in the formulations of bitters and vermouth. Pair Savory with seafood, lamb, beef, poultry, potatoes, dried beans, lentils, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh cheeses (especially goat).

Both summer and winter Savory's essential oils contain thymol and carvacrol, which offer antibacterial, expectorant and antiseptic qualities.