Summer Savory

I have heard Martha Stewart, and a few others say how they love this herb. At the nursery this morning, I found some beautiful, healthy summer savory plants. I tasted a small leaf, and found it to be rather harsh and bitter. Do any of you "love" this herb and what do you do with it?
I did buy one very bushy, one just begging to go home with me, so am anxious to snip it.

Karen, I have never grown or used summer savory, but I have both grown and used winter savory. I doubt there is a lot of difference between the two, but what do I know. I use the winter variety much like I use fresh thyme. I like a sprig or two in soups and stews, or with lamb shanks "osso- bucco" style. I very much like the aroma it imparts.

My herb garden is going to be a bit of work this spring because I have lost most of the herbs. I usually grow thyme, sage, savory, parsley, basil, oregano, and chives. (boy do I grow chives) I also have a (too much) spreading patch of tarragon. This weed will completely take over if allowed. I don't know if it was the weired winter we had or if the herbs were just at the end of their natural life, but all I have left this spring is the tarragon, and the chives which also will spread if allowed to put on seed heads.

[Jenise]

have never grown or used summer savory, but I have both grown and used winter savory.

It's as you would expect Bob, the winter is a little sharper and the summer is a little more robust.

Karen, love savory too. There is no better ingredient for a pot of white bean soup.