The Bitter Project

08/21/2026

Pixie Sweets this was supposed to be on your page!

06/03/2026

It was...

10/23/2025

I need wings and rings!!!!!

Consider this your official sign not to cook tomorrow 🤭
Pop-up | 3–7pm
🍗 Wings • 🌭 Specialty Hot Dogs • 🧅 Poblano & Onion Rings • 🍡 Gourmet Marshmallows

📍 100 Milford St, Clarksburg
Because self-control is overrated 😎🔥

👉 Tag a friend who needs this & share the love (and the wings)! 🐔✨

07/22/2025

🔥 We’ve been nominated in THREE tasty categories for Best of West Virginia 2025!
Thanks to your amazing support, we’re in the running for:

✨ Best WV-Made Food Product (marshmallow magic, anyone?)
✨ Best Wings (totally addictive)
✨ Best Food Truck (our tiny trailer with BIG flavor)

We’re still in the nomination round—which means your vote every day helps us move on to the finals! 💪

🗳️ Vote daily at the links below!
It’s quick, easy, and makes our food-loving hearts do a happy dance. 💃

Endless thanks to everyone who’s already nominated us—you’re the real MVPs. Let’s keep it going and show WV who brings the flavor!

Food Product: https://wvliving.com/best-of-west-virginia-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLsfhRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0UFVEelRLOHJZOFl6SWUyAR42k4ptpLS2EFa1ikKgZIHljt7pYtrOcDWJkC8xGQKpYoB22JQP6zkiFHeDnw_aem_9Z4p5zb4O2IkKBzb5QNMWQ #/gallery/498778043

Wings: https://wvliving.com/best-of-west-virginia-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLsfhRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0UFVEelRLOHJZOFl6SWUyAR42k4ptpLS2EFa1ikKgZIHljt7pYtrOcDWJkC8xGQKpYoB22JQP6zkiFHeDnw_aem_9Z4p5zb4O2IkKBzb5QNMWQ #/gallery/498778559

Food Truck: https://wvliving.com/best-of-west-virginia-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLsfhRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0UFVEelRLOHJZOFl6SWUyAR42k4ptpLS2EFa1ikKgZIHljt7pYtrOcDWJkC8xGQKpYoB22JQP6zkiFHeDnw_aem_9Z4p5zb4O2IkKBzb5QNMWQ #/gallery/498778479

06/29/2025

So much fun!!

We’re packing up and heading to Ripley, WV for the 2025 Mountain State Art and Craft Fair! 🛻✨ Join us Thursday, July 3rd through Saturday, July 5th at Cedar Lakes Conference Center from 10 AM to 6 PM.

We’ll be set up alongside a fantastic lineup of fellow vendors, including:
🍬Pixie Sweets
🏺Loop Creative
🏞️The Three Oh Four Store
🩵Heather -Creek Walkers- upcycled/ recycled glass
🍾Howe Sweet It Is & Nine Hives Meadery
🍄Sisterhood of the Mushrooms
🥜Sassy Gals Gourmet Treats
and so many more!

Come out for a weekend full of handmade goodness, local charm, and mountain state pride.

Can’t wait to see you there! 🐝🌿

06/28/2025

No joke this is freaking amazing!!! May be my new favorite and that's saying something after over 180+ flavors now.

💜 New Limited Edition Flavor Drop! 💜
Ube Coconut Black Sesame Marshmallows — now available for a limited time!

Creamy coconut and sweet, earthy ube flavor come together in this beautifully layered treat. Each handcrafted marshmallow is finished with a sprinkle of toasted black sesame for extra depth and texture.

✨ Soft. Bold. Deliciously different.
📍 Available to purchase at events or by pre-order for porch pickup (message me directly) while they last!

06/01/2025

If you've wondered where I was this weekend!! I've been with my amazing baking wifey kicking butt and selling sweet treats for the whole family. COME SAY HI is the last day.

05/24/2025

Saturday Sips: “Bathtub Gin Fizz”

5/24/2025

Step into your speakeasy soul with this fizzy little number—a playful take on a classic gin fizz, reimagined with rhubarb tang, Aperol’s bitter-sweet glow, and a frothy vegan twist that brings texture and flair.

What You’ll Need:

1.25oz Rhubarb-Infused Gin (homemade = extra cool points)
75oz Aperol – juicy, bright, slightly bitter
75oz Sloe Gin – rich, fruity backbone
5oz Fresh Lemon Juice – for balance
5oz Rich Simple Syrup – to round it out
5oz Garbanzo Bean Juice *(aka aquafaba – trust the foam!)

A few dashes of The Bitter Project “Cardamom” Bitters – warming spice to finish

How to Make It:

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice and dry shake hard to build that signature silky foam.

2. Add ice and shake again until well chilled.

3. Fine strain into a chilled coupe or fizz glass.

4. Optional: top with a splash of soda water for extra lift.

5. Garnish with nothing but good vibes (or a thin lemon peel if you're feeling fancy).

Why It Works:

It’s tart, it’s bitter, it’s sweet—and then comes that soft, velvety foam with cardamom spice catching the nose as you sip. Perfect for garden parties, jazz playlists, or a sneaky Sunday on the porch.

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05/13/2025

Brûléeing mandarin oranges is a quick way to add a caramelized, slightly crispy sugar crust that enhances their natural sweetness — great for desserts, cocktails, or snacking.

How to Brûlée Mandarin Oranges

Ingredients:

Mandarin oranges (peeled and separated into segments or sliced into rounds)

Granulated sugar

Equipment:

Kitchen torch (preferred) or broiler

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the fruit:
Lay peeled mandarin segments or slices flat on a heat-safe surface like a metal tray, oven-safe plate, or baking sheet. Pat them dry with a paper towel — moisture interferes with caramelizing.

2. Add sugar:
Sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar over the exposed fruit. About 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per segment or slice is enough.

3. Torch it:
Using a kitchen torch, move the flame in small circles a few inches above the sugar until it melts and turns golden brown. Be careful not to burn the sugar or overheat the fruit.

Alternative (no torch):
Place the sugared fruit under a broiler on high, watching closely, for 1–2 minutes until the sugar bubbles and caramelizes. Keep the door slightly open to monitor it.

4. Let it cool:
Allow the brûléed top to cool and harden for 1–2 minutes before serving.

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Tips:

Use slightly chilled fruit for better contrast between the cool interior and hot caramelized top.

Add a pinch of cinnamon, chili powder, or sea salt to the sugar for a twist.

Great on yogurt, custards, cocktails, or as a garnish for cakes.

05/12/2025

Saturday Sips: “Mezcal in Spring”

5/11/2025

When the flowers bloom but your taste leans bold, this cocktail bridges seasons. Mezcal in Spring brings the smoky soul of Joven Mezcal into the light—cherry, citrus, almond, and spice come together in a vibrant twist on a wh***ey sour, with a soft floral wink and fiery rim.

What You’ll Need:

1.75oz Ilegal Joven Mezcal – earthy, smoky, unmistakable
75oz Maurin Quina Sour Cherry Liqueur – tart with a whisper of bitter depth
75oz Small Hand Foods Orgeat – creamy almond smoothness

2.25oz Housemade Sweet & Sour – balance is everything

Garnish & Rim:

A Tajin-Chamoy Rim for that sweet-spicy zing

Candied mandarin orange slices

A fresh twist of orange for brightness

How to Make It:

1. Shake hard—we’re talking full goth drama. You want everything emulsified, textured, and frothy.

2. Strain into your prepared glass with that Tajin-Chamoy kiss.

3. Garnish and admire your work before diving in.

Why It Works:

This drink is smoky without being heavy, sweet without being cloying. The orgeat and cherry lift the mezcal beautifully, while the citrus and rim kick it into something totally craveable.

Spring Vibes with an Edge.

This is what happens when a mezcal margarita and a cherry blossom walk decide to collaborate—unexpected, layered, and undeniably refreshing.

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