Category Archives: Alcohol

101-Bitters?

November 23, 2016Alcohol, booze, cocktails, craft brew, distilling, drink, drinks, food, foodie, History, Holiday, liquor, Medical, moonshine, Show notes, snake oilThe Curioso

We have recorded episodes about several alcohols and their mixers but have, until this moment, largely ignored a cocktail staple, bitters. Bitter herbs have been used medicinally for centuries but have had a bit of a roller coaster ride in the last 200 years. They became extremely popular during the 1800’s with the advent of cocktail parties, to virtually disappearing with America’s prohibition period. Although a few have stood steadfast in that time many new bitter making companies are popping up. Sometimes what you need is that old-timey flavor in today’s day and age. So don’t be bitter, just try some in your next cocktail.

093-Cheese?

September 8, 2016Alcohol, cheese, craft brew, food, foodie, History, milk, obscure, odd, science, strange, weirdThe Curioso

Cheese is one of mankind’s greatest inventions. Whether it be mass produced or artisan, sharp or mild, fresh or cave ripened, there is a cheese for you. So join us for this very gooey, possibly moldy, and most likely pungent cheese filled episode.