Description
Book SynopsisDIY Bitters a how-to-guide that explores the history and health benefits of bitters, and shows you how to make your own bitters at home.
Trade Review"A gorgeously photographed and beautifully written book on the benefits of bitters. It will inspire one to create bitter plant potions to benefit health and vitality. A dose of bitter can help life seem sweeter."
-- Brigitte Mars, www.brigittemars.com, author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies and The Home Reference to Holistic Health and Healing.
"A book about bitters is so sweet! Whether you are new to the idea of imbibing bitters daily for its many benefits, or a longtime fan, DIY Bitters will take you to a new level of appreciation. Jovial and Guido's book is by far the best book on the joys of bitters for digestive and immune health and so much more. It is the most practical, beautiful, and thorough book ever written on bitters. It would take a book to tell you all about the many uses and benefits of bitters for promoting health and relieving common symptoms we all experience like digestive discomforts, and fortunately, Jovial and Guido have written that book!"
* Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., herbalist and author *
"Bitters anyone? This book brings bitters back home to their rightful place in the kitchen and medicine chest. A visually stunning and brilliantly written book that bridges science and folklore, DIY Bitters weaves common sense and facts into a fascinating compendium of practical, usable information. The authors, both dedicated herbalists, are exceptionally skilled in their craft. They not only introduce us to this marvelous group of plants and their numerous health benefits, but also lead us into the magic of plant chemistry, teach us how to discern and utilize the various flavors of bitters, and introduce us to the fine art of blending and formulating. The recipe section is the best! Imagine making your own amari, Rose Bitter Pastilles, Barolo Chinato, or Bloody Mary Bitters . This book is fun, informative, and exceptionally well written. It will go a long way in bringing bitters —and herbs — back to the American household, where they rightfully belong."
* Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author *
Table of ContentsContents
Introduction
Why Bitters?
Chapter 1
Exploring the Flavors in Bitters
Expanding Your Palate
Chapter 2
The Chemistry of Bitters
Constituents, Actions, and Extractions
Chapter 3
A Story of Bitters
The Master Formula
Chapter 4
Building Bitters
Preparation, Tools, and Ingredients
Chapter 5
The Recipes
Basic Bitters and Beyond
Simple Daily Habits
Unique Bitter Preparations
Extract-Based Blends
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Index
