ATTN: Chowhound DIYers/Boozebags RE: Homemade bitters I work at a fairly decent liquor store and, as one of the buyers, am constantly nagging my reps for what should be easily attainable products, in this case anything other than... (12 replies, last updated by mrgrotto April 3, 2009)

I recently made two versions of aromatic bitters, including the Hess House Bitters mentioned by fafner. The recipes and method are pretty long (3 blog postst!) but if you’re interested, take a look at... (3 replies, last updated by Uncle Ira October 10, 2007)

I discovered in a discussion about bitters on the Boston board that some of our better local bars make some of their own. Does anyone have recipes for homemade bitters? I’d also love to see recipes for other tail flavorings... (1 reply, last updated by bobbyperu December 13, 2006)

I discovered in a discussion about bitters on the Boston board that some of our better local bars make some of their own. Does anyone have recipes for homemade bitters? I’d also love to see recipes for other tail flavorings... (13 replies, last updated by fafner March 8, 2007)

I don’t know about homemade bitters at No. 9, though I have seen and sampled some homemade infusions and Maraschino cherries. There might be some legal issues around selling you some (no retailer’s license), but... (14 replies, last updated by pierce December 4, 2008)

Can you find Bitter Lemon in the States? Schweppes makes it, in the UK and Asia at least, but I have never seen when I have been in the States. There is nothing like a Gin and Bitter Lemon on a hot day, and the homemade version... (11 replies, last updated by roundfigure October 8, 2008)

and milk with a touch of saffron, and then pureeing. The chicken stock was nicely flavoured, and homemade. But the soup turned out bitter - I added more salt and a touch of sugar, which helped a bit, and then cream, and then... (5 replies, last updated by Candy April 13, 2008)

Wow, what a recipe! Never in a million years would I have come up with this for bitters. The valerian will surely help you get through the next two weeks, if you don’t have to work that is. (10 replies, last updated by isadorasmama November 10, 2009)

Making mustard is easy if your remember the trick of soaking the mustard first in cold water. This begins an enzymatic reaction that will result in a decidely not bitter product. If you use hot liquid or acidic liquid at the... (4 replies, last updated by Food Tyrant July 12, 2005)

As others have said, homemade bread doesn’t keep that long. I find I need to bake at least twice a week for bread for sandwiches Mon-Fri. With sandwich bread, I keep it in a tupperware container because the crusts are... (19 replies, last updated by Cherylptw October 22, 2009)

Ok, I just watched Alton Brown on Good Eats make homemade marshmallows. Intriguing, no doubt. But it got me wondering. Is it really worth the effort to make one’s own marshmallows? How much better are homemade to store... (26 replies, last updated by mamaciita October 28, 2008)

Went to Australian Homemade Ice Cream & Chocolates on Southport yesterday. There were only a couple flavors of ice cream to chose from and about half a dozen sorbets. I had a scoop of the Vanilla with almond & hazelnuts while my... (14 replies, last updated by Allen August 30, 2004)

I would like to make some homemade yogurt (to save plastic over-packaging, compare it to store bought and just have fun making it) but have questions: is a yogurt maker necessary? does anyone have tips on making yogurt without a... (47 replies, last updated by maria lorraine October 24, 2008)

I like to put a dash or two of orange bitters in my martinis. In all humility, this takes a good drink and turns it into a transcendant one. :o) But, I dropped and broke my bottle of homemade orange bitters! :'( I’m going to... (18 replies, last updated by kluemaster June 24, 2009)

I saw the post a couple weeks ago about what to do with CSA arugula. Lots of great-sounding salad recipes there. But, while I’m a very adventurous eater, I have to admit I’ve never been crazy about the bitter/peppery... (29 replies, last updated by 2m8ohed May 27, 2007)