Coriander is mostly used in the Asian kitchen. Coriander originates from the Middle-East and Southern-Europe. A big difference in taste exists between the seed and the leafs of this herb. For some people, the leafs taste a little like soap. For other people, they taste a little like parsely influenced with lemon.
Sage is a strong flavouring plant which is used a lot in meat-courses, but also with cooking milk. This sage milk is considered as medicinal and calming.
Because of its strong flavour, sage should be used carefully. It easily overrules the taste of other herbs.