Category Archives: History

101-Bitters?

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.

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101-Bitters?

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.

10 Things You Need To Know About Bitters Bitters: the Revival of a Forgotten Flavor Bitters.com Cask Strength: Peychaud’s, Angostura, Regan’s No. 5 and Why bitters matter, and recipes on how to make bitters. A Bartender's Guide to Bitters: 5 Leading Brands Cocktail 101: All About Bitters A Brief History of Bitters

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100-Four Humors?

Join us for our one hundredth episode! We read a few emails about our first 99 episodes and reminisce about our favorite moments. Then we discuss the four humors.

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100-Four Humors?

Join us for our one hundredth episode! We read a few emails about our first 99 episodes and reminisce about our favorite moments. Then we discuss the four humors.

Mentioned in this Episode:

four humors test The four bodily humors The history of bloodletting

 

099-Maryland Spooky Sites?

Living in Maryland most of our lives we have encountered places here where the history is almost palpable. Native Americans were drawn to the area with the rich seafood able to be caught along the shores of the Chesapeake bay. Being one of the original thirteen colonies, we are home to some amazing, spooky and possibly haunted sites.

With Special Guest:

Danamae Scarborough Lars Periwinkle

Mentioned in this Episode:

Pasadena's rock of ages Point Lookout Point Lookout Lighthouse EVP St. Mary's College The History And Mystery Behind Pasadena's Wishing Rock Creepy College