SC - RE Mystery spice

[Christina Nevin]

Angostura Bitters are so called because they are made from Angostura bark
(Cusparia spp.). That is called Angostura bark because it was originally
shipped by Capuchin Friars in Venezuela from the town of Angostura (now
called Cuidad Bolivar). "Bitters" were originally a medicinal preparations,
especially as appetite stimulants; the use in mixed drinks is an offshoot.

Francesco

- -----Original Message-----
From: mermayde at juno.com <mermayde at juno.com>
To: sca-cooks at Ansteorra.ORG <sca-cooks at Ansteorra.ORG>
Date: February 9, 1999 2:36 PM
Subject: SC - Fw: Re: HERB - Feverfew & bitter tonics


>Well, I cross-posted the message about feverfew to the Herb List, and
>here I am cross-posting back because of a more food-like question.  (At
>least I percieve bitters to be more of a food than an herbal remedy, but
>that might be way off base, too.)   Anybody know about bitters?  How
>about brand names like Angostora Bitters and Swedish Bitters?  (My guess
>on Angostora is either the bar it was created in, or the charlatan that
>sold it as a cure-all tonic.  What do you think?)
>Christianna
>
>--------- Forwarded message ----------


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