How To Make Homemade Bitters — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

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From the medicine cabinet to the bar, bitters have a long history of curing ailments and flavoring drinks. Though they may seem mysterious, at heart, bitters are simply bitter and aromatic herbs and spices infused or tinctured in spirits. Combining the various flavors is where the fun part comes in. Here’s a primer to making your own bitters at home, which you can use in cocktails, sodas, cooking, and even as digestive aids.

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10 Gifts for a Stylish Kitchen — Gift Guide from The Kitchn

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What kitchen gift do you get the couple with impeccable taste? Or the best friend with a serious eye for style? It was tough to pick 10 favorites among all the beautiful, eye-catching pieces you can get for the kitchen and home, but we managed to do it — from structural brass trivets to gorgeous wooden coasters, from the perfect little serving board to an elegant storage container.

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