My version of sagebites has a bit of a bite to it. Some of the ones I have illustrated are the extreme version. What I suggest is to layer your whole anchovy on top of your sage leaf in the proportion of 1:3 (illustrated in one close up), rather than the one closer to the 1:1 ratio pictured. These bites with a bite make a wonderful snack, a blonde pizza topping, or soup addition. MyCommunalTable reminded me of these; my version is a bit different. These pack quite a punch in a tiny package. Let your imagination rule the contents to customize these delectable morsels. If I had access to white anchovies, I would use them. Do use a high grade anchovy packed in oil in any case. I have many versions of sagebites, but these use corn on the outside, as well as the inside. I have thought of creating these in different hues. By mixing the achiote with blue cornmeal, you will create my purple sage variation. Bluesage is simply blue cornmeal. Whitesage is with white corn meal. These are tiny bites, so you will want more than one. There are many variations possible without anchovies. Proscuitto, pancetta, cheese varieties are just some other options. But even people who think they don't like anchovies can like these. Select some interesting tasting corn kernels which you can sautee or roast in gomasio. I meant to include the spikey native cilantro leaves cut on top, but they are now gone. These bites are miniature art works, each one a custom design. I don't try to make them uniform, but each one unique. —Sagegreen
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