Bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) is now in bloom! This species gets its name from its flowers, which stay closed up. Only strong bumblebees are able to open the petals to collect pollen. You can watch the process in the video below! Thank you to Alan Anderson for the great footage! #PhenologyFriday | Aldo Leopold Foundation

What are ‘digestive bitters’ and what do they do? Digestive bitters are certain bitter-tasting herbs and herbal preparations that help improve digestion. Compounds in the herbs stimulate the bitter taste receptors on the tongue, triggering the production of digestive enzymes in the mouth, stomach, and pancreas. This is why they're often eaten before a meal to get the digestive juices flowing and stimulate the liver and gallbladder. In fact, bitter herbs have been used since ancient times as reme

ANGOSTURA® bitters Salmon & Water Chestnut Fish Cakes Here's a quick and exciting recipe to try for lunch or dinner. Chef Ridge Juman creates these delicious Salmon Cakes with Pineapple and Pepper Salsa and takes them to another level using ANGOSTURA® orange bitters for those citrus notes. chefjuman #Athomewithangosturabitters #recipes | Angostura aromatic bitters

8.3K views · 87 reactions | Introducing the Angostura Bitters Smoothie Series with @justkriston! Over the next 3 video posts, look out for yummy, healthy and absolutely refreshing smoothie recipes that you can make right in the comfort of your home! Today’s smoothie is the Pineapple Banana Smoothie!  Would you try it out? #angosturabitters #smoothie #pineapple #banana | Angostura aromatic bitters | Facebook

23K views · 298 reactions | Welcome back to the Angostura Bitters Smoothie Series with @justkriston! If the Pineapple Banana smoothie combo isn’t your cup of smoothie, you can try this equally delicious recipe! Today’s smoothie is the Coconut Coffee Smoothie! 便☕ Would you try this one out? #angosturabitters #coconutcoffee #smoothie | Angostura aromatic bitters | Facebook