General Information
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 flavor similar to a blend of thyme and marjoram. Winter savory’s oblong linear leaves are darker in color, have a less refined flavor with deep peppery undertones. As true with most plants in the Mint family, the leaves are rich with strongly scented oils. They release a strong pine-like aroma. Both plants have woody branches that are similar to the structure of rosemary.
History
Native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean, savory has been naturalized in regions of North America since colonists brought it with them during the 18th century as a medicinal herb.
