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Will do so today or tomorrow Ruby. Will posts heaps of pics so you can get an idea then I will remove some of the shots after a week or so cos the rest of the world doesn't need to see sage till the cows come home!

Very interesting your discussion about sage - are they all edible? Having asked the question I can probably assume that they are

You could save seeds manually and resew in the spring.

I didn't think so

Congrats Julie on Topps - you beat out Topper by ...... that much

Way to go, Julie.

Too slow topper

Here's a recipe using Pineapple Sage which I just copied from a site.

Pineapple Sage Pound Cake Recipe
The bright red flowers adds that bit of wow to this cake!

1 cup butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup honey
5 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped pineapple sage leaves (the small, new leaves are best)
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped pineapple sage flowers, if available
1 teaspoon grated lemons, rind of
4 tablespoons well drained crushed pineapple
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups flour

Makes 1 loaf or 4 miniature loafs

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Grease and flour four miniature loaf pans*.
Cream the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy.
Beat in the honey.
Add the eggs one at a time, making sure to beat for one minute after each addition.
Beat in the sage leaves, flowers, lemon peel, and crushed pineapple.
Stir the dry ingredients together and add to the butter mixture.
Fold these together gently, until just blended.
Pour into loaf pans.
Bake for approximately 45 minutes ( time for 1 loaf), or until golden brown (wooden pick inserted into center will come out clean).

What are you up to today topper?

Topper is lurking for a long time tonight.

There are 6 comments all at the same time on this page. It was totally random which one got in first.

Thanks for the recipe. Julie.

Thank you Julie, I always assumed the pineapple sage was not suitable for cooking but seems I am wrong!
I was just about to say Jenni that I have always held the belief that if the leaves were furry it was not edible. I never thought the grey lamb's ear was edible but Ruby said her mother used it in stuffings.

So it's not skill?

I just found the following comment about Pineapple Sage:

'I planted a couple this year in May in our sage patch (Minneapolis zone 4 + with urban heat bubble microclimate). It is very aromatic, grew about 3 feet in a season. The plant is thirsty and needs daily watering in the heat of July. I repotted the outdoor plants about Sept. 15 in two large containers and left them in the community garden for a few more weeks before transferring them to south and west facing windows at my home and office. With extra plant lights and religous watering they appear to have accepted the demotion to house plants. The little new leaves smell the most pineapply. When they bloom next I intend to try the bread recipe above.'

This suggest to me that I might have luck with it. Minneapolis, MN has a similar climate.

Julie, could you please post that on the receeps page, I love to see the number of posts go up.

No skill, just luck involved for me, Ruby.

As to Pineapple Sage being edible, I have NEVER tried that recipe. Just found it on a website.

My mother used rubbed sage, not Lamb's Ears. I only mentioned Lamb's Ears because they are both silvery and I thought you would relate to it. Lamb's Ears are ornamental.

I really think it is worth the try Julie, the smell is divine!

I'm SO sorry. I just realized that I submitted the recipe under General Chat, not Recipe. I have never before submitted a recipe, so didn't even think about it.

Thanks for the clarification Ruby. I didn't think I was quoting you right.
Well girls, I've had a botanical hoot chatting with you today. When I started it was this morning, now it is early afternoon and I have still not made brunch! The natives will be revolting soon!

Good evening all! D#1 got there at 8:40pm, so it took her 4 hours and 40 minutes. I didn't talk to her because I was watching Harry Potter with the younger two. H said she seemed in good spirits (probably extremely relieved that she made it) and said she wasn't tired. The longest she has ever driven before is 45 minutes. I'm sure she will sleep good tonight and be exhausted tomorrow. At least for the next part of the trip on Monday, her roommate will be driving with her. Even tho her roommate can't drive, it will be easier for her with company. Thanks for all of your prayers and concerns. They really helped and made me feel better!

Just posted the recipe on the Recipe page.

Cya Julie, Ruby and Jenni. Catch you on the flipside. The native just started grunting behind me and rocking my chair!!!!! Best be off, bye.

Thanks for the update Stella. Now you can rest easy. And so can the rest of us.

Rubbed sage has a hot sort of flavor. A little goes a long way when it's dried. I see chefs on Food Network use fresh sage by the sprig. I don't believe I'd just eat a sprig of it. A sprig (six inches) dried is about what she put in a whole pan (17x12) of dressing.

Gail, I hope the troops enjoy whatever you make for their meal! (Just send them all out to rub their hands on the Pineapple Sage leaves and tell them you decided to go low-calorie.) We've enjoyed the conversation!

ps Thanks Julie for posting the receep on the Recipes page.

Hi, Stella! Thank you for the update on D#2! We are all relieved that she made it safely, though probably not as relieved as you and hubby!

Stella, I'm so glad she made it. Now, maybe you can rest tonight.

I too am exhausted from all of the worrying!
That pineapple sage sounds great. The smell would be heavenly.

Stella, it's good for your daughter to know that she is capable of doing that, but also good for you and hubby to know that she can do that. You know there will be more times in the coming years when she will need to drive a distance. While every time will cause some anxiety, it will be a little easier each time.

Speaking of rest tonight, I believe I will. Goodnight, Gail, Julie and Stella.

Stella, what gardening zone are you in where you live? I'm in zone 4, and it appears that Pineapple Sage could survive as an annual here.

A plant that I have not seen in a long time is Honey Suckle. My parents had it growing in their yard when I was a kid and we use to pull out the middle and suck on the 'honey.' When the telephone poles were redone, they were all pulled out. I don't remember seeing them anywhere else. Does anybody have them?

Good night, Ruby! I'm glad we could all chat! Now I need to read up more on various Sage varieties. Have a pleasant and restful sleep!

Sorry all , I got caught up for a little while then, & now I best go to make some lunch myself. Then I think I'd better do a little cleaning, & maybe even some shopping. Aren't weekends just such fun!!!!

My MIL and FIL had honeysuckle in their yard when I met hubby. It has been at least 20 years since I was in that yard, so don't know if they remain.